Rest

Quick meaning: Rest is a noun meaning (uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.

Meaning

(uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.

More Meanings

1. (countable) Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
2. (uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
3. (uncountable, of an object or concept) A state of inactivity; a state of little or no motion; a state of completion.
4. (music, countable) A pause of a specified length in a piece of music.
5. (music, countable) A written symbol indicating such a pause in a musical score such as in sheet music.
6. (physics, uncountable) Absence of motion.
7. (euphemistic, uncountable) A final position after death. Also, death itself: "Not alone, not alone would I go to my rest in the heart of the love..." -- George William Russell ("Love")

Example Sentences

The ocean was finally at rest.

And the land had rest fourscore years.

The sun sets, and the workers go to their rest.

I need to get a good rest tonight; I was up late last night.

Word Forms

• rests
• resting
• rested

Synonyms for rest

Depending on context, synonyms include relax, relieve, pause, be, lie, remain.

Antonyms for rest

Common opposites include activity, motion, change, move.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sleep, relaxation, repose, respite, relief, quietus.

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