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- pronunciation:
- rest
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
a time of calm and quiet after work or activity; break.
I needed a rest after lifting all those boxes.
- synonyms:
- break
- similar words:
- comfort
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| related words: |
death, ease, leisure, nap |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rests, resting, rested |
| definition: |
to relax by sleeping or lying down.
I rested on the sofa.- similar words:
- relax, retire, sleep
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| derivations: |
rested (adj.), rester (n.) |
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