Fact of the Day: 25/11/2021

Have you heard the term “fasting” before? Have you ever wondered what it means? According to Dictionary.com, “To fast is a verb that means ‘to abstain from all food,’ or ‘to eat only sparingly or of certain kinds of food, especially as a religious observance’” (“What’s So ‘Fast’ About ‘Fasting’?” par. 5). Fasting, though, does not have to be just about food. According to Dictionary.com, “People can say that they’re fasting when it comes to pretty much anything that has to do with consumption. One can go on a social media fast to prove they don’t really need to check their social accounts every 30 minutes, for instance” (“What’s So “Fast” About “Fasting”?” par. 8). The word “fasting” can thus be used both literally and figuratively. I hope that now you understand the meaning of fasting.

Reference(s): https://www.dictionary.com/e/fasting/

Fact Author: Durga I.

Fact Editor: Ace

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