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rest
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Meanings
verb
  • cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength.
    E.g. he needed to rest after the feverish activity
  • be placed or supported so as to stay in a specified position.
    E.g. her elbow was resting on the arm of the sofa
  • be based on; depend on.
    E.g. the country's security rested on its alliances
  • conclude presentation of either party's case in a suit or prosecution.
    E.g. the prosecution rests
noun
  • an instance or period of resting.
    E.g. you look as though you need a rest
  • an interval of silence of a specified duration.
  • an object that is used to support something.
    E.g. a shoulder rest
noun
  • the remaining part of something.
    E.g. what do you want to do for the rest of your life?
  • a small, detached portion of an organ or tissue.
  • a rally in real tennis.
verb
  • remain or be left in a specified condition.
    E.g. you can rest assured she will do everything she can

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