rest

/ɹˈɛst/

/ˈɹɛst/

[noun] [verb]

Rest

[NOUN]

a part of something that is left

synonyms : balance

freedom from activity, work, strain, or responsibility

synonyms : ease

relaxation

repose

a period of relaxing, sleeping or doing nothing, especially after a period of activity

synonyms : relief

respite

rest period

a period of silence or the sign that indicates a silence between musical notes

a support on which things can be put

a state of inaction

euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

synonyms : eternal rest

to rest

MAIN VERB

to stop working, moving, or doing an activity for a period of time and sit or lie down to relax

synonyms : breathe

catch one's breath

take a breather

sit, as on a branch

synonyms : perch

roost

not move; be in a resting position

give a rest to

be at rest

antonyms : be active

have a place in relation to something else

synonyms : lie

stay the same; remain in a certain state

synonyms : remain

stay

antonyms : change

rest on or as if on a pillow

synonyms : pillow

put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

be inherent or innate in

synonyms : repose

reside

sea trout

synonyms : Cynoscion

genus Cynoscion

be inactive, refrain from acting

Examples

1. He gently rested his chin on her shoulder.

2. The rest of his money went into medical expenses.

3. May she rest in peace.

4. The farmer proudly showed off the newborn calf to the rest of the herd.

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