rest (Meaning)
rest (n)
something left after other parts have been taken away
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
a pause for relaxation
a state of inaction
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
a support on which things can be put
a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
rest (v)
not move; be in a resting position
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
give a rest to
have a place in relation to something else
be at rest
stay the same; remain in a certain state
be inherent or innate in
put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
sit, as on a branch
rest on or as if on a pillow
be inactive, refrain from acting
rest (v. t.)
To arrest.
To lay or place at rest; to quiet.
To place, as on a support; to cause to lean.
rest (n.)
A state of quiet or repose; a cessation from motion or labor; tranquillity; as, rest from mental exertion; rest of body or mind.
Hence, freedom from everything which wearies or disturbs; peace; security.
Sleep; slumber; hence, poetically, death.
That on which anything rests or leans for support; as, a rest in a lathe, for supporting the cutting tool or steadying the work.
A projection from the right side of the cuirass, serving to support the lance.
A place where one may rest, either temporarily, as in an inn, or permanently, as, in an abode.
A short pause in reading verse; a c/sura.
The striking of a balance at regular intervals in a running account.
A set or game at tennis.
Silence in music or in one of its parts; the name of the character that stands for such silence. They are named as notes are, whole, half, quarter,etc.
To cease from action or motion, especially from action which has caused weariness; to desist from labor or exertion.
To be free from whanever wearies or disturbs; to be quiet or still.
To lie; to repose; to recline; to lan; as, to rest on a couch.
To stand firm; to be fixed; to be supported; as, a column rests on its pedestal.
To sleep; to slumber; hence, poetically, to be dead.
To lean in confidence; to trust; to rely; to repose without anxiety; as, to rest on a man's promise.
To be satisfied; to acquiesce.
That which is left, or which remains after the separation of a part, either in fact or in contemplation; remainder; residue.
Those not included in a proposition or description; the remainder; others.
A surplus held as a reserved fund by a bank to equalize its dividends, etc.; in the Bank of England, the balance of assets above liabilities.
rest (v. i.)
To be left; to remain; to continue to be.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rest
rest Sentence Examples
- After the long hike, the hikers rested their weary bodies by the lake.
- The doctor ordered the patient to rest for several days to promote healing.
- The tired cat found a cozy spot to have a good rest.
- The concertgoers decided to take a rest during the intermission.
- The ocean was calm and serene, providing a peaceful rest from the hustle and bustle of life.
- The traveler was grateful for the rest stop along the highway.
- The artwork was displayed in a secluded alcove, offering a restful moment for contemplation.
- The yoga instructor guided her students through a series of restful poses.
- The child took a leisurely nap in the hammock, resting peacefully in the summer breeze.
- The elderly couple spent their afternoon resting and reminiscing on the porch swing.
FAQs About the word rest
something left after other parts have been taken away, freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility), a pause for relaxation, a state of inaction, eu
resting, leisure,relaxation, slumber, sleep, restfulness,ease, silence, decompression, snoozing
labor, labor,work, work, tension,pressure, stress, toil, pressure, strain
After the long hike, the hikers rested their weary bodies by the lake.
The doctor ordered the patient to rest for several days to promote healing.
The tired cat found a cozy spot to have a good rest.
The concertgoers decided to take a rest during the intermission.
