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Meaning of rest
The primary meaning of the word "rest" is to cease from activity or movement in order to relax or sleep.
Etymology of rest
The word "rest" originated from Old English "ræst" which is also related to the Old Norse "röst" and the Middle Low German "ræst" or "rast"
It is also connected to the Old English "ræstan" which means to rest, and the Latin "requies" and "requiescere" which mean rest and to rest respectively
Synonyms
pause
break
stop
halt
cease
recess
intermission
lull
repose
sleep
slumber
relaxation
calm
tranquility
stillness
quiet
inactivity
dormancy
idleness
lethargy
inertia
stagnation
quiescence
abeyance
suspension
respite
reprieve
interval
hiatus
moratorium
stay
delay
postponement
Definitions
- A period of sleep or a state of being asleep
- * A period of inactivity or relaxation, especially after a period of work or activity
- * A place where someone or something can rest, such as a bed or a support
- * A remainder or a leftover part of something
Usage Examples
- I need to rest my eyes after staring at the screen for hours
- * The team will rest their star player for the next game due to injury
- * The family decided to take a rest from their busy schedule and go on a vacation