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rest2

rest2

 
pronunciation:
rest
parts of speech:
noun, verb
features:
Homophone Note
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a piece or part that is left.
Do you want the rest of the cake?
synonyms:
remainder
definition 2: all the others, or the whole other part.
One is black but the rest are red.This part of the room is mine, and the rest is my brother's.
synonyms:
others, remainder
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: rests, resting, rested
definition: to remain or continue to be.
You can rest assured that I will help.
synonyms:
remain
similar words:
be, keep, lie, stand, stay
Homophone Note
Are you looking for the word wrest (to take away)? Rest and wrest sound alike but have different meanings. The w is silent in "wrest."