Rest
noun
A period of time when you stop working and relax or sleep.
I need a good night's rest
Often appears as...
- take a rest
- need a rest
verb
To stop doing work or an activity for a while and relax or sleep.
Let's rest for a moment
Often appears as...
- rest a while
- rest for a moment
noun
The remaining part of something.
The rest of the team is waiting
Often appears as...
- the rest of
- the rest is
verb
To place something so it's supported and does not fall.
Rest the ladder against the wall
Often appears as...
- rest against
- rest on
noun
A device that supports something.
The artist used a brush rest
Often appears as...
- brush rest
- arm rest
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A period of time when you stop working and relax or sleep.
I need a good night's rest
Often appears as...
- take a rest
- need a rest
verb
To stop doing work or an activity for a while and relax or sleep.
Let's rest for a moment
Often appears as...
- rest a while
- rest for a moment
noun
The remaining part of something.
The rest of the team is waiting
Often appears as...
- the rest of
- the rest is
verb
To place something so it's supported and does not fall.
Rest the ladder against the wall
Often appears as...
- rest against
- rest on
noun
A device that supports something.
The artist used a brush rest
Often appears as...
- brush rest
- arm rest
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Recharging Necessary
Rest here implies the need to recharge energy or mental resources.
After studying all week, she deserved a day of rest.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sleeping
Rest doesn't always mean sleep—it can be any relaxing activity.
He took a rest on the couch with his favorite book.
Pro Tip 3/3Work Interruption
Rest suggests a temporary halt in work or activity.
The workers took a brief rest to regain their strength.
Pro Tip 1/3Recharging Necessary
Rest here implies the need to recharge energy or mental resources.
After studying all week, she deserved a day of rest.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sleeping
Rest doesn't always mean sleep—it can be any relaxing activity.
He took a rest on the couch with his favorite book.
Pro Tip 3/3Work Interruption
Rest suggests a temporary halt in work or activity.
The workers took a brief rest to regain their strength.
Pro Tip 1/3Recharging Necessary
Rest here implies the need to recharge energy or mental resources.
After studying all week, she deserved a day of rest.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sleeping
Rest doesn't always mean sleep—it can be any relaxing activity.
He took a rest on the couch with his favorite book.
Pro Tip 3/3Work Interruption
Rest suggests a temporary halt in work or activity.
The workers took a brief rest to regain their strength.
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