rest
Definition (noun): something left after other parts have been taken away
Example: there was no remainder
Definition (noun): something left after other parts have been taken away
Example: he threw away the rest
Definition (noun): something left after other parts have been taken away
Example: he took what he wanted and I got the balance
Definition (noun): freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
Example: took his repose by the swimming pool
Definition (noun): a pause for relaxation
Example: people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
Definition (noun): a state of inaction
Example: a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon
Definition (noun): 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
Definition (noun): euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
Example: they had to put their family pet to sleep
Definition (noun): a support on which things can be put
Example: the gun was steadied on a special rest
Definition (noun): a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
Definition (verb): not move; be in a resting position
Definition (verb): take a short break from one’s activities in order to relax
Definition (verb): give a rest to
Example: He rested his bad leg
Definition (verb): give a rest to
Example: Rest the dogs for a moment
Definition (verb): have a place in relation to something else
Example: The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
Definition (verb): have a place in relation to something else
Example: The responsibility rests with the Allies
Definition (verb): be at rest
Definition (verb): stay the same; remain in a certain state
Example: The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it
Definition (verb): stay the same; remain in a certain state
Example: rest assured
Definition (verb): stay the same; remain in a certain state
Example: stay alone
Definition (verb): stay the same; remain in a certain state
Example: He remained unmoved by her tears
Definition (verb): stay the same; remain in a certain state
Example: The bad weather continued for another week
Definition (verb): be inherent or innate in
Definition (verb): put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
Example: Rest your head on my shoulder
Definition (verb): sit, as on a branch
Example: The birds perched high in the tree
Definition (verb): rest on or as if on a pillow
Example: pillow your head
Definition (verb): be inactive, refrain from acting
Example: The committee is resting over the summer