rest

verb
UK: /rest/
US: /rest/

  1. To stop doing something for a period of time, and relax.

    1. I need to rest after the long walk. [ ] [ ]
    2. You should rest if you're feeling unwell, and avoid strenuous activity for a while. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be supported by something.

    1. The ladder must rest firmly on the ground. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her head rested gently against his shoulder during the movie. [ ] [ ]

  3. To remain or be left in a particular state.

    1. Let's just rest there for a moment. [ ] [ ]
    2. The responsibility rests with the manager to ensure the project is completed on time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

remainder repose peace break relax
rest noun

  1. A period of time when you stop doing something and relax or sleep.

    1. I need a rest now. [ ] [ ]
    2. After lunch, we had a short rest before continuing our work. [ ] [ ]

  2. The state of being calm and not worried.

    1. I find rest in meditation. [ ] [ ]
    2. Finding inner rest can significantly improve your overall well-being and reduce stress. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something that supports or holds something else.

    1. Use a wrist rest when typing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The archer used a bow rest to steady his aim during the competition. [ ] [ ]

  4. The people or things remaining or not included.

    1. I ate some and gave the rest away. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rest of the team will arrive tomorrow, after they deal with travel issues. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rest" in English means: To stop doing something for a period of time, and relax., To be supported by something., To remain or be left in a particular state..

The phonetic transcription of "rest" is /rest/ in British English and /rest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rest": remainder, repose, peace, break, relax.

Example usage of "rest": "I need to rest after the long walk.". More examples on the page.