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Rest

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Definitions for Rest

noun
something left after other parts have been taken away
Synonyms
remainder balance residual residue residuum
Examples
  1. there was no remainder
  2. he threw away the rest
  3. he took what he wanted and I got the balance
noun
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
Synonyms
ease repose relaxation
Examples
  1. took his repose by the swimming pool
noun
a pause for relaxation
Synonyms
respite relief rest period
Examples
  1. people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
noun
a state of inaction
Examples
  1. a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon
noun
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
Synonyms
eternal rest sleep eternal sleep quietus
Examples
  1. she was laid to rest beside her husband
  2. they had to put their family pet to sleep
noun
a support on which things can be put
Examples
  1. the gun was steadied on a special rest
noun
a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
verb
not move
Examples
  1. be in a resting position
verb
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
Synonyms
breathe catch one's breath take a breather
verb
give a rest to
Examples
  1. He rested his bad leg
  2. Rest the dogs for a moment
verb
have a place in relation to something else
Synonyms
lie
Examples
  1. The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
  2. The responsibility rests with the Allies
verb
be at rest
verb
stay the same
Synonyms
stay remain
Examples
  1. remain in a certain state
  2. The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it
  3. rest assured
  4. stay alone
  5. He remained unmoved by her tears
  6. The bad weather continued for another week
verb
be inherent or innate in
Synonyms
reside repose
verb
put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
Examples
  1. Rest your head on my shoulder
verb
sit, as on a branch
Synonyms
perch roost
Examples
  1. The birds perched high in the tree
verb
rest on or as if on a pillow
Synonyms
pillow
Examples
  1. pillow your head
verb
be inactive, refrain from acting
Examples
  1. The committee is resting over the summer

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