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He is having a rest vs He is resting

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'He is having a rest' implies the person's intentionally taking a break or pause from an activity. 'He is resting' is a more general statement indicating the person's in a state of relaxation or isn't engaging in any specific activity.
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He is having a rest

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is intentionally taking a break or pause from an activity.

This phrase is used to express that someone is deliberately resting or taking a break from their usual activities.

Examples:

  • After working all morning, he is having a rest before starting on his next task.
  • She is having a rest after a long day of hiking.
  • He is having a rest to recharge his energy.
  • I will be having a rest after finishing this project.
  • They are having a rest before the big game.
  • Mar 30, 2015 ... The verb is syntactically functional (ie., head of the VP) and participates in different conjugations (ie., He is having a rest). However ...
  • Dec 16, 2011 ... Saw Allan a few weeks ago, he is having a rest from here. I gather he might be doing some of the big meets at Wellington. Think he has been sneaking up to ...
  • Dec 18, 2017 ... He's having a chat with Joan. He is having a rest just now. They are having a party tomorrow. Share.
  • Oct 27, 2013 ... He looked like that he is having a rest. But he wasn't – what I found was just a colorful dead body of a butterfly. butterfly on the ...
  • Oct 19, 2012 ... He is having a rest from ridden work due to some nodules coming up on his back after the fitting of a new saddle. I decided to vary his ...
  • Sep 10, 2015 ... Here he is having a rest from it all: image. How lovely to have some good news for a change. We couldn't be more thrilled. Share this ...
  • Apr 6, 2011 ... He was riding in Dubai until late March, maybe he is having a rest after a long winter. Mark has some horses for Hamdan Al Maktoum, so ...
  • We reached the photoshooting room, and when I walk in, well sorry for ruining your expectations but he is having a rest right now, with a girl sitting ...
  • Jun 8, 2020 ... ... t want to hear anything negative on social media so he is having a rest .. https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/chief-constable-ta...
  • Jul 5, 2024 ... ... nighttime. His beard and hat come off for when he is having a rest from being "Santa" Measures 14cm …

Alternatives:

  • He is taking a break.
  • He is pausing to rest.
  • He is relaxing for a while.
  • He is unwinding.
  • He is recharging his batteries.

He is resting

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is in a state of relaxation or not engaging in any specific activity.

This phrase is a general statement indicating that someone is relaxing or not actively doing anything.

Examples:

  • He is resting on the couch after a long day.
  • She is resting in her room.
  • The athlete is resting before the competition.
  • I like to rest in the park on weekends.
  • They are resting peacefully by the lake.
  • May 18, 2015 ... To give you an update on Pake, he is resting and recovering. He is still unconscious and the doctors have asked that we keep his room as ...
  • Jul 31, 2020 ... "He is resting in his room." Pointing out my grammar/style/poorly chosen word errors is welcome!
  • Sep 23, 2016 ... He is resting at home." How do I say more quietly about his situation? Back to top ...
  • 5 days ago ... Last mow of the year. Love my luba2. He is resting for the winter season! Cool Season Grass.
  • He is resting! No no he is not DEAD! He is resting! Published on June 21, 2008 · 5 min read. Author: Donald L. Schulz. The blog grim reaper.
  • Oct 29, 2021 ... He is resting comfortably now. Thank you for your prayers, good vibes and well wishes. Please continue them as he continues to heal ...
  • Jun 5, 2012 ... What activities can DS do when he is "resting his brain" from a possible concussion?
  • Feb 5, 2024 ... not far. He is resting, below deck. For the Father's voice is like many waters, the waves are a familiar sound. For the wind is like the ...
  • Jun 6, 2021 ... Sad news. He is resting man of God! ; Berhane Guta. My is soul Rest In Peace is name is papa Afrika is best man we all Afrika love him is Not ...

Alternatives:

  • He is relaxing.
  • He is taking a breather.
  • He is unwinding.
  • He is chilling out.
  • He is kicking back.

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