rest

//rɛst//
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Noun

restSingular
restsPlural
1

A period of relaxation or sleep, especially to recover strength or health.

You need to get some rest after working all day.

2

A state of being still, quiet, or inactive.

The ball came to rest at the bottom of the hill.

3

An object or device used to support something.

He placed the violin on a chin rest.

4

A pause or interval in music.

The quarter rest indicates a pause of one beat.

Verb

restInfinitive
restPresent tense
restedPast tense
restedPast participle
restingPresent participle
restsThird-person singular
1

To cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength.

You should rest after working so hard.

2

To be placed or supported on something.

His hand rested on the table.

3

To remain or be left in a specified state or condition.

The matter will rest there until we hear from them.

Antonym

Noun

restSingular
restsPlural
1

The remaining part of something; what is left over.

I'll eat half the pizza now and save the rest for later.