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rest
verb(rest)
sit, as on a branch
Synonyms: perch, roost,
rest
verb(rest)
stay the same; remain in a certain state
Synonyms: remain, stay,
Examples:
Rest assured.
rest
noun(rest)
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
Synonyms: eternal rest, eternal sleep, quietus, sleep,
Examples:
She was laid to rest beside her husband.
rest
verb(rest)
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
Synonyms: breathe, catch one's breath, take a breather,
rest
noun(rest)
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
Synonyms: ease, relaxation, repose,
rest
verb(rest)
rest on or as if on a pillow
Synonyms: pillow,
rest
noun(rest)
something left after other parts have been taken away
Synonyms: balance, remainder, residual, residue, residuum,
Examples:
He threw away the rest.
rest
noun(rest)
a pause for relaxation
Synonyms: relief, respite, rest period,
Examples:
People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests.
rest
verb(rest)
be inherent or innate in
Synonyms: repose, reside,
rest
verb(rest)
have a place in relation to something else
Synonyms: lie,
Examples:
The responsibility rests with the Allies.
rest
noun(rest)
a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
rest
noun(rest)
a state of inaction
Examples:
A body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon.
rest
noun(rest)
a support on which things can be put
Examples:
The gun was steadied on a special rest.
rest
verb(rest)
be at rest
Antonyms: be active,
rest
verb(rest)
be inactive, refrain from acting
Examples:
The committee is resting over the summer.
rest
verb(rest)
give a rest to
Examples:
He rested his bad leg.
rest
verb(rest)
not move; be in a resting position
rest
verb(rest)
put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

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