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Restful vs Resting - What's the difference?

restful | resting |

As adjectives the difference between restful and resting

is that restful is (computing) using rest (representational state transfer) while resting is that which rests; that which is not in action or in the process of growth.

As a noun resting is

the action of rest; repose; inactivity; reliance; confidence.

As a verb resting is

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restful

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • peaceful; having a peaceful aspect
    • After a hard day, Sue found the beauty of the park especially restful .
  • restorative; aiding rest
    • A restful night's sleep mended his spirits.

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    resting

    English

    Noun

  • The action of rest; repose; inactivity; reliance; confidence.
  • * 1865 , Merritt Munson, The History of Moses and the Israelites (page 199)
    • Hence, if the universal Father had
  • A place where one can rest; a resting-place.
  • A pause; a break; an interlude.

    • Adjective

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  • That which rests; that which is not in action or in the process of growth.
  • Unemployed.
  • Remaining; stationary.

    • Verb

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