Rest meaning

What does “rest” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“rest” is a noun and verb with 18 meanings. Its most common meaning is: something left after other parts have been taken away.

rest

something left after other parts have been taken away
“there was no remainder”
“he threw away the rest”
Synonymsremainder balance residual residue residuum
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
“took his repose by the swimming pool”
Synonymsease repose relaxation
a pause for relaxation
“people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests”
Synonymsrespite relief rest period
a state of inaction
“a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon”
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
“she was laid to rest beside her husband”
“they had to put their family pet to sleep”
Synonymseternal rest sleep eternal sleep quietus
a support on which things can be put
“the gun was steadied on a special rest”
a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

not move; be in a resting position
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
Synonymsbreathe catch one's breath take a breather
give a rest to
“He rested his bad leg”
“Rest the dogs for a moment”
have a place in relation to something else
“The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West”
“The responsibility rests with the Allies”
Synonymslie
be at rest
Oppositesbe active
stay the same; remain in a certain state
“The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it”
“rest assured”
Synonymsstay remain
be inherent or innate in
Synonymsreside repose
put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
“Rest your head on my shoulder”
sit, as on a branch
“The birds perched high in the tree”
Synonymsperch roost
rest on or as if on a pillow
“pillow your head”
Synonymspillow
be inactive, refrain from acting
“The committee is resting over the summer”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University