“Resting” or “Wresting”—Which to use?

“Resting” or “Wresting”

Overview

resting / wresting are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

resting: (verb) not move; be in a resting position. (verb) take a short break from one's activities in order to relax. (verb) give a rest to. (verb) be at rest. (verb) be inherent or innate in. (verb) put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying. (verb) be inactive, refrain from acting.

wresting: (verb) obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically.

Pronunciation

resting: r·EH·s·t·ih·ng

wresting: r·EH·s·t·ih·ng

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Examples in Context

Examples of “resting”

Flight Muscle Resting Potential and Species-Specific Differences in…
…and not jutting out when resting.
…idol back to its original resting place.
…the church became his final resting place.
…church "to provide the final resting place of Patrick J. Conway…
…Welsh verse catalogue listing the resting places (beddau) of legendary heroes.
…a hard cake but with resting becomes moist and even sometimes
…she sends Yvonne to Amanda's resting place to free her.
…period out of the line resting, the division returned to the…
…store as a stop and resting place for travelers heading west.

Examples of “wresting”

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