REST

/ɹɛst/

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Definition

/ɹɛst/

noun

(of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
“I need to get a good rest tonight; I was up late last night.”
Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
“We took a rest at the top of the hill to get our breath back.”
Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
“It was nice to have a rest from the phone ringing when I unplugged it for a while.”
(of an object or concept) A state of inactivity; a state of little or no motion; a state of completion.
“Now that we're all in agreement, we can put that issue to rest.”
A final position after death.
“She was laid to rest in the village cemetery.”