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- pronunciation:
- rest
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- at rest
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a state of relaxation or sleep that heals or refreshes the body.
A nap will give you the rest your body needs. |
| definition 2: |
a time of calm and quiet after work or activity; break.
I needed a rest after cleaning my room all afternoon.
- synonyms:
- break
- similar words:
- comfort
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| definition 3: |
relief from trouble of the body or mind.
Mom helped me put my problem to rest.- synonyms:
- relief
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| definition 4: |
something used as a support.
Dad's chair has a head rest.- synonyms:
- support
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| definition 5: |
the ending or lack of motion.
The baby is so active that his body is at rest only when he's sleeping.- synonyms:
- calm
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| definition 6: |
a clear silence between musical notes, or the mark that shows it.
I carefully marked the rests in my music. |
| related words: |
cushion, death, ease, leisure, nap |
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| phrase: |
at rest |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rests, resting, rested |
| definition 1: |
to relax by sitting quietly, sleeping, or lying down.
I rested on the sofa.- synonyms:
- unwind
- antonyms:
- toil
- similar words:
- idle, loll, nap, recline, relax, retire, sleep
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| definition 2: |
to end motion or activity.
After a hard race, she finally rested.- synonyms:
- halt, stop
- similar words:
- cease, discontinue, end, pause, remain, sit, stand
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| definition 3: |
to be without trouble or worry.
I couldn't rest until I knew the end of the story.- similar words:
- daydream, groove, lie
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| definition 4: |
to be supported.
He rested against the wall.- synonyms:
- lean, lie, sit
- similar words:
- be, remain, stand
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| definition 5: |
to look at something for a long time.
Her eyes rested on the figure across the street.- synonyms:
- linger
- similar words:
- gaze at, stare at
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| definition 6: |
to give rest to.
He rested his horse after their long ride.- synonyms:
- unwind
- similar words:
- idle, recline, refresh, relax
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| related words: |
anchor, base, hinge, lounge, recess, slumber |
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| derivations: |
rested (adj.), rester (n.) |
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