Fasted Meaning in English
word · lemma: fast
Definition
Did not eat food for a period of time, often for religious, health, or medical reasons; the past tense of 'fast.'
Usage & Nuances
'Fasted' is formal and mostly used when describing past actions in religious, medical, or health contexts. Not used for simply skipping a meal ('I skipped lunch' not 'I fasted lunch'). Common phrases: 'fasted for 12 hours', 'fasted before surgery'.
Spanish: ayunóPortuguese (BR): jejuouPortuguese (PT): jejuouChinese (Simplified): 禁食了Chinese (Traditional): 禁食了Hindi: उपवास कियाArabic: صامBengali: উপবাস করেছিলাম - রোজা রেখেছিলামRussian: постился - держал постJapanese: 断食したVietnamese: nhịn ănKorean: 금식했다Turkish: oruç tuttu - aç kaldı (dini/sağlık amaçlı)Urdu: روزہ رکھا - پرہیز کیا (کھانے سے)Indonesian: berpuasa
Example Sentences
He fasted for the whole day during Ramadan.
basic
The doctor said I fasted before my blood test.
basic
She fasted for health reasons for three days.
basic
We fasted together and broke our fast at sunset.
natural
I didn't realize I had fasted for almost 16 hours until I checked the time.
natural
Some people have fasted as part of their diet plans.
natural