Meaning of the word rest in English
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rest
US /rest/
UK /rest/
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.
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.
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.
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