rest

[ rest ]

/ rɛst /

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noun

the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep: a good night's rest.

refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labor: to allow an hour for rest.

relief or freedom, especially from anything that wearies, troubles, or disturbs.

a period or interval of inactivity, repose, solitude, or tranquillity: to go away for a rest.

mental or spiritual calm; tranquillity.

the repose of death: eternal rest.

cessation or absence of motion: to bring a machine to rest.

Music.

an interval of silence between tones.
a mark or sign indicating it.

Prosody. a short pause within a line; caesura.

a place that provides shelter or lodging for travelers, as an inn.

any stopping or resting place: a roadside rest for weary hikers.

a piece or thing for something to rest on: a hand rest.

a supporting device; support.

Billiards, Pool. bridge¹ (def. 14b).

verb (used without object)

to refresh oneself, as by sleeping, lying down, or relaxing.

to relieve weariness by cessation of exertion or labor.

to be at ease; have tranquillity or peace.

to repose in death.

to be quiet or still.

to cease from motion, come to rest; stop.

to become or remain inactive.

to stay as is or remain without further action or notice: to let a matter rest.

to lie, sit, lean, or be set: His arm rested on the table.

Agriculture. to lie fallow or unworked: to let land rest.

to be imposed as a burden or responsibility (usually followed by on or upon).

to rely (usually followed by on or upon).

to be based or founded (usually followed by on or upon).

to be found; belong; reside (often followed by with): The blame rests with them.

to be present; dwell; linger (usually followed by on or upon): A sunbeam rests upon the altar.

to be fixed or directed on something, as the eyes, a gaze, etc.

Law. to terminate voluntarily the introduction of evidence in a case.

verb (used with object)

to give rest to; refresh with rest: to rest oneself.

to lay or place for rest, ease, or support: to rest one's back against a tree.

to direct (as the eyes): to rest one's eyes on someone.

to base, or let depend, as on some ground of reliance.

to bring to rest; halt; stop.

Law. to terminate voluntarily the introduction of evidence on: to rest one's case.

SYNONYMS FOR rest

7 stop, halt, standstill.

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Idioms for rest

at rest,

in a state of repose, as in sleep.
dead.
quiescent; inactive; not in motion: the inertia of an object at rest.
free from worry; tranquil: Nothing could put his mind at rest.

lay to rest,

to inter (a dead body); bury: He was laid to rest last Thursday.
to allay, suppress, or appease.

Origin of rest

First recorded before 900; Middle English noun rest(e), rast(e), Old English reste, ræst; akin to German Rast; the verb is derivative of the noun

OTHER WORDS FROM rest

rester, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH rest

rest , wrest

Definition for rest (2 of 3)

rest²

[ rest ]

/ rɛst /

noun

the part that is left or remains; remainder: The rest of the students are in the corridor.

the others: All the rest are going.

British Banking. surplus (defs. 1, 2).

verb (used without object)

to continue to be; remain as specified: Rest assured that all is well.

Origin of rest

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English verb resten “to remain due or unpaid,” from Middle French rester “to remain,” from Latin restāre “to remain standing, linger, stay put” equivalent to re- prefix + stāre “to stand, stand up, be standing”; noun derivative of the verb; see re-, stand

Definition for rest (3 of 3)

rest³

[ rest ]

/ rɛst /

noun Armor.

a support for a lance; lance rest.

Origin of rest

First recorded in 1490–1500; shortening of arrest

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Example sentences from the Web for rest

The survey sample consisted of 52% Android users and 43% iPhone owners, with the rest uncertain or choosing “other.”
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Foye told reporters an additional $12 billion from Congress would allow the MTA to avoid cuts for the rest of 2020 as well as 2021, when a coronavirus vaccine is expected to become widely available.
New York City transit needs a $12 billion bailout—or the entire U.S. economic recovery may suffer|dzanemorris|September 3, 2020|Fortune
In addition to the FAA’s eye being on Amazon’s success, you have the rest of the industry cheering them on from the sidelines.
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Amazon, however, has decided to set its new fitness device apart from the rest by relying heavily on AI algorithms and listening to your voice.
Amazon’s new fitness tracker listens to your voice to figure out your mood|Stan Horaczek|September 2, 2020|Popular Science
A copy of AA Today, an Alcoholics Anonymous publication, rested atop the bureau.
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From early in its history, the United States rested on the notion of a large class of small proprietors and owners.
In the Future We'll All Be Renters: America's Disappearing Middle Class|Joel Kotkin|August 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The multitude of decisions invalidating laws prohibiting same-sex marriage have rested on three different rationales.
Justice Kennedy Opened the Door to Same-Sex Marriage, Will He Walk Through Next?|Geoffrey R. Stone|August 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the lake, where it had rested for more than 40 years, was the wreckage of a downed American B-52.
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Sure, he could have rested on his laurels and retired a decade ago.
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Her cheeks paled at the sound, and she rested silent until presently summoned to the drawing-room.
From the Valley of the Missing|Grace Miller White
This was satisfying news to all, and they rested for a while.
The Forest Runners|Joseph A. Altsheler
Arethusa propped her elbows on the high counter, and rested her chin on them so she could regard his work.
The Heart of Arethusa|Francis Barton Fox
Something heavy had rested there recently—there had been other desks about, or heavily laden tables.
Pursuit|Lester del Rey
With trembling hands she pushed the head away, until it rested on the ground.
The Dead Are Silent|Arthur Schnitzler

British Dictionary definitions for rest (1 of 2)

rest¹

/ (rɛst) /

noun

relaxation from exertion or labour
(as modifier)a rest period

repose; sleep

any relief or refreshment, as from worry or something troublesome

calm; tranquillity

death regarded as reposeeternal rest

cessation from motion

at rest

not moving; still
calm; tranquil
dead
asleep

a pause or interval

a mark in a musical score indicating a pause of specific duration

prosody a pause in or at the end of a line; caesura

a shelter or lodginga seaman's rest

a thing or place on which to put something for support or to steady it; prop

billiards snooker any of various special poles used as supports for the cue in shots that cannot be made using the hand as a support

come to rest to slow down and stop

lay to rest to bury (a dead person)

set someone's mind at rest to reassure someone or settle someone's mind

verb

to take or give rest, as by sleeping, lying down, etc

to place or position (oneself, etc) for rest or relaxation

(tr) to place or position for support or steadyingto rest one's elbows on the table

(intr) to be at ease; be calm

to cease or cause to cease from motion or exertion; halt

to lie dead and buried

(intr) to remain without further attention or actionlet the matter rest

to direct (one's eyes) or (of one's eyes) to be directedher eyes rested on the sleeping child

to depend or cause to depend; base; relythe whole argument rests on one crucial fact

to place or be placed, as blame, censure, etc

to put pastry in a cool place to allow the gluten to contract

(intr ; foll by with, on, upon, etc) to be a responsibility (of)it rests with us to apportion blame

law to finish the introduction of evidence in (a case)

rest on one's laurels See laurel (def. 9)

rest on one's oars

to stop rowing for a time
to stop doing anything for a time

Derived forms of rest

rester, noun

Word Origin for rest

Old English ræst, reste, of Germanic origin; related to Gothic rasta a mile, Old Norse röst mile

British Dictionary definitions for rest (2 of 2)

rest²

/ (rɛst) /

noun the rest

something left or remaining; remainder

the othersthe rest of the world

verb

(copula) to continue to be (as specified); remainrest assured

Word Origin for rest

C15: from Old French rester to remain, from Latin rēstāre, from re- + stāre to stand

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Medical definitions for rest

rest

[ rĕst ]

n.

Cessation of work, exertion, or activity.

Peace, ease, or refreshment resulting from sleep or the cessation of an activity.

Sleep or quiet relaxation.

Mental or emotional tranquillity.

A device used as a support, as for the back.

A group of embryonic cells or a portion of fetal tissue that has become displaced during development.

An extension from a prosthesis that gives vertical support to a dental restoration.

v.

To cease motion, work, or activity.

To lie down, especially to sleep.

To be supported or based; lie, lean, or sit.

Idioms and Phrases with rest

rest

In addition to the idioms beginning with rest

rest assured
rest on one's laurels

also see:

at rest
lay at rest
lay to rest
set one's mind at rest

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noun Armor.

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