Definitions
There are 18 meanings of the word
Rest.
How to pronounce rest:
US
Rest - as a noun
Something left after other parts have been taken away
Example: "There was no remainder"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balance11remainder12residual9residue8residuum11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
component15component partconstituent13part6portion9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
Example: "Took his repose by the swimming pool"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ease4relaxation17repose8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inactivity18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A pause for relaxation
Example: "People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relief9respite9rest periodHypernyms (Closely Related)
break11intermission14interruption14pause7suspension12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A state of inaction
Example: "A body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon"
Euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
Example: "She was laid to rest beside her husband"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eternal resteternal sleepquietus16sleep7A support on which things can be put
Example: "The gun was steadied on a special rest"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
support11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
musical notationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rest - as a verb
Take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breathe12catch one's breathtake a breatherGive a rest to
Example: "He rested his bad leg"
Have a place in relation to something else
Example: "The fate of bosnia lies in the hands of the west"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lie3Be at rest
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
recline9recumbrepose8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
be activeStay the same; remain in a certain state
Example: "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remain8stay7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
Example: "Rest your head on my shoulder"
Sit, as on a branch
Example: "The birds perched high in the tree"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perch12roost5Be inactive, refrain from acting
Example: "The committee is resting over the summer"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I need to find a place to rest."
"After the long hike, I sat on a bench to take a rest."
"His doctor advised him to get plenty of rest after the surgery."
"The hikers decided to make camp and get some rest."
"The hotel provided a comfortable bed for guests to rest."
Word Game Points
Is REST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REST has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is REST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.
Is REST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rest is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREST has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
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