fasted

Meanings

• adjective

  Having not eaten food for a period of time, typically for religious or health reasons.

  - "John is in a fasted state before his surgery."
  - "Many people fast during the month of Ramadan."

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Variants

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fast , fasted , fasting , fasts

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Etymology

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From Old English 'fæstan' meaning 'to make firm' or 'to fasten', with the meaning later developing to 'to abstain from food'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded fast was by a monk named Saint Simeon Stylites, who stood on a pillar for 63 years without eating.

2. Fasting has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, and a reduced risk of chronic diseases.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intermittent Fasting: A type of fasting where one cycles between periods of eating and periods of fasting, typically lasting 16-24 hours.

2. Juice Fasting: A type of fasting where one consumes only fruit and vegetable juices for a period of time.

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Culture

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Fasting is a practice found in many religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism. It is often used as a means of spiritual reflection, penitence, or purification.

How to Memorize "fasted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself abstaining from food and drink for an extended period of time. Visualize the feeling of hunger and the discipline required to maintain the fast.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fasted' with the idea of self-control and discipline. Remember the feeling of accomplishment after completing a fast.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'fasted' with the word 'feast', and remember that the opposite of a feast is a fast.

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