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rest

/ɹɛst/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A state of freedom from activity or work, often achieved by resting the body.

    - "After a long day at work, I look forward to some rest."
    - "The athlete needed rest to recover from his injury."
    - "The baby cried until she finally got some rest."
    - "The elderly man spent his days in quiet rest."
    - "I took a weekend of rest to rejuvenate my energy."
  • Noun

    A pause or intermission in an activity or performance.

    - "The orchestra took a rest before playing the final movement."
    - "The referee called for a rest in the soccer match due to the heat."
    - "The comedian took a rest to let the audience laugh at his joke."
    - "The students took a rest during their exam to regain focus."
    - "The conductor signaled for a rest in the symphony."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹɛst/



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  2. /ɹɛst/



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Antonyms

activity , motion
Synonyms

break , repose , time off , cradle , support , peace , peace , quiet , roo , silence , stillness , tranquility , sleep , slumber , be , lie , remain , reside , stay , relieve , lean , lie , relax , have a breather , pause , take a break , take time off , take time out , lay , lean , place , put , lave , remainder
Rhymes
Words rhyming with rest
best , quest , chest , west , nest , pest , feast
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. rest (English) : To put or keep (something) in a particular position.

  2. rest (English) : To remain in a place, position, or state.

  3. rest (English) : To lie or sit down, often after exertion.

  4. rest (English) : To remain silent or unchanged.

Variants
List of all variants of rest that leads to same result
at rest , for the rest , rest , rests , rested , rester , resters , resting , rest area , rest home , rest homes , rest house , rest houses , rest mass , rest masses , rest easy , rest in peace
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'restan' - to remain, stay, abide, remain behind.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'rest' appears 136 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

  2. In the English language, the word 'rest' is one of the most commonly used words.

  3. The longest recorded word with the letter sequence 'rest' is 'restoration'.

  4. In mathematics, the term 'rest' is used to refer to the difference between a number and a multiple of a given number. For example, the rest of 10 divided by 3 is 1.

Related Concepts
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  1. relaxation: The act of reducing physical or mental tension and stress.

  2. rejuvenation: The process of making something new, fresh, or young again.

  3. recovery: The process of regaining health or strength after an illness or injury.

Culture
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In literature, rest is often portrayed as a desirable state, providing a sense of relief, relaxation, and rejuvenation. In art, rest is depicted as a peaceful and calming scene, such as a person taking a nap in a meadow or a mother and child resting together. In music, rest is represented as a pause or silence in the composition.

How to Memorize "rest"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person lying down on a comfortable bed, closing their eyes, and taking deep breaths.
    - Imagine yourself in a quiet room, sitting in a comfortable chair, with no distractions.
    - Visualize a beach scene, with the sound of waves crashing against the shore, and the sun setting over the water.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rest' with the feeling of relaxation and rejuvenation.
    - Think of the word 'rest' as a synonym for 'relaxation' or 'rejuvenation'.
    - Associate the word 'rest' with a peaceful and calming scene.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'rest' as 'R'est and 'E'asy 'S'ecret: 'R'elax, 'E'njoy, and 'S'leep.
    - Use the acronym 'R'est: 'R'elax, 'E'njoy, and 'S'ave energy.

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