rest

/rˈɛst/

Explore definitions, synonyms, and language insights of rest

Find Rhymes Find Homophones

Definitions

Noun
something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance"
Noun
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
Noun
a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
Noun
a state of inaction; "a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon"
Noun
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb); "she was laid to rest beside her husband"; "they had to put their family pet to sleep"
Noun
a support on which things can be put; "the gun was steadied on a special rest"
Noun
a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
Verb
not move; be in a resting position
Verb
take a short break from one''s activities in order to relax
Verb
give a rest to; "He rested his bad leg"; "Rest the dogs for a moment"
Verb
have a place in relation to something else; "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"; "The responsibility rests with the Allies"
Verb
be at rest
Verb
stay the same; remain in a certain state; "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"; "rest assured"; "stay alone"; "He remained unmoved by her tears"; "The bad weather continued for another week"
Verb
be inherent or innate in;
Verb
put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying; "Rest your head on my shoulder"
Verb
sit, as on a branch; "The birds perched high in the tree"
Verb
rest on or as if on a pillow; "pillow your head"
Verb
be inactive, refrain from acting; "The committee is resting over the summer"
Back to Top