resting
word · lemma: rest
/ˈɹɛstɪŋ/
RES-ting
/ɹˈɛst/
RES-ting
Definition
Not active and taking time to relax, sleep, or recover. It can also describe something placed somewhere without moving.
Usage & Nuances
'Resting' is often the -ing form of 'rest': 'She is resting.' It commonly appears with health and recovery ('resting at home', 'resting after surgery'). It can also describe position, as in 'The book is resting on the table.'
Spanish: descansando - en reposoPortuguese (BR): descansando - em repousoPortuguese (PT): a descansar - em repousoChinese (Simplified): 休息 - 静置Chinese (Traditional): 休息 - 靜置Hindi: आराम कर रहा/रही - विश्राम मेंArabic: يستريح - في حالة راحةBengali: বিশ্রাম নিচ্ছে - স্থির আছেRussian: отдыхает - покоитсяJapanese: 休んでいる - 置かれているVietnamese: đang nghỉ ngơi - đặt yênKorean: 쉬고 있는 - 놓여 있는Turkish: dinleniyor - duranUrdu: آرام کر رہا ہے - رکھا ہوا ہےIndonesian: sedang beristirahat - terletak
Example Sentences
The baby is resting now.
basic
My phone is resting on the desk.
basic
He is resting after lunch.
basic
She's resting at home, so please don't call her right now.
natural
I found the keys resting under the couch.
natural
Don't wake him up — he's finally resting comfortably.
natural