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Meaning of the word rest in English

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rest

US /rest/
UK /rest/
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Noun

1.

a period of relaxing or sleeping

Example:
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I need to take a rest after a long day.
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The doctor recommended complete bed rest.
Synonym:
relaxation repose sleep break downtime
2.

the remaining part of something

Example:
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You can keep the rest of the money.
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The rest of the team arrived later.
Synonym:
remainder remains residue balance

Verb

1.

to stop working or doing something in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength

Example:
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I need to rest my eyes for a bit.
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He decided to rest before continuing the journey.
Synonym:
relax sleep unwind take a break repose
2.

to be placed or supported on something

Example:
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The book was resting on the table.
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His head rested on the pillow.
Synonym:
lie be supported be placed lean
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