英语词汇“rest”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	rest
释义	Trends of rest View usage for: rest quantifier uses (rest) 1. quantifier The rest is used to refer to all the parts of something or all the things in a group that remain or that youhave not already mentioned. It was an experience I will treasure for the rest of my life. [+ of] I'm going to throw a party, then invest the rest of the money. He was unable to travel to Barcelona with the rest of the team. [+ of] Rest is also a pronoun. Only 55 per cent of the raw material is canned. The rest is thrown away. 2. See and the rest/all the rest of it More Synonyms of rest rest verb and noun uses (rest) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense rests, present participle resting, past tense, past participle rested 1. verb If you rest or if you rest your body, you do not do anything active for a time. He's tired and exhausted, and has been advised to rest for two weeks. [VERB] Try to rest the injured limb as much as possible. [VERB noun] Synonyms: relax, sleep, take it easy, lie down More Synonyms of rest 2. variable noun If you get some rest or have a rest, you do not do anything active for a time. 'You're worn out, Laura,' he said. 'Go home and get some rest.'. After I've had a good rest, I'll tell you everything. 3. verb If something such as a theory or someone's success rests on a particular thing, it depends on that thing. [formal] Such a view rests on a number of incorrect assumptions. [VERB + on/upon] The long-term future of the country rests on how we teach our children. [V on/upon n/wh] Synonyms: depend, turn, lie, be founded More Synonyms of rest 4. verb If authority, a responsibility, or a decision rests with you, you have that authority or responsibility, or you are the one who will makethat decision. [formal] The judge said that 'whether Miss Bergman wishes to admit it or not, the responsibilityrests with her.'. [VERB with noun] The final decision rested with the President. [VERB + with] 5. verb If you rest something somewhere, you put it there so that its weight is supported. He rested his arms on the back of the chair. [VERB noun preposition] He rested one of his crutches against the rail. [VERB noun preposition] Synonyms: place, lay, repose, stretch out More Synonyms of rest 6. verb If something is resting somewhere, or if you are resting it there, it is in a position where its weight is supported. His head was resting on her shoulder. [VERB preposition/adverb] He had been resting his head in his hands, deep in thought. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] 7. verb If you rest on or against someone or something, you lean on them so that they support the weight of your body. He rested on his pickaxe for a while. [VERB preposition] 8. countable noun [usually noun NOUN] A rest is an object that is used to support something, especially your head, arms, or feet. When you are sitting, keep your elbow on the arm rest. Synonyms: support, stand, base, holder More Synonyms of rest 9. verb If your eyes rest on a particular person or object, you look directly at them, rather than somewhere else. [written] As she spoke, her eyes rested on his face. [VERB + on/upon] 10. See also rested 11. See come to rest 12. See rest easy 13. See give sth a rest 14. See lay sb to rest 15. See to lay something to rest 16. See let sth rest 17. See put/set sb's mind at rest 18. rest assured 19. to rest on your laurels 20. to rest in peace rest in British English 1 (rɛst) noun 1. a. relaxation from exertion or labour b. (as modifier) a rest period 2. repose; sleep 3. any relief or refreshment, as from worry or something troublesome 4. calm; tranquillity 5. death regarded as repose eternal rest 6. cessation from motion 7. at rest 8. a pause or interval 9. a mark in a musical score indicating a pause of specific duration 10. prosody a pause in or at the end of a line; caesura 11. a shelter or lodging a seaman's rest 12. a thing or place on which to put something for support or to steady it; prop 13. billiards, snooker any of various special poles used as supports for the cue in shots that cannot be made using the hand as a support 14. come to rest 15. lay to rest 16. set someone's mind at rest verb 17. to take or give rest, as by sleeping, lying down, etc 18. to place or position (oneself, etc) for rest or relaxation 19. (transitive) to place or position for support or steadying to rest one's elbows on the table 20. (intransitive) to be at ease; be calm 21. to cease or cause to cease from motion or exertion; halt 22. to lie dead and buried 23. (intransitive) to remain without further attention or action let the matter rest 24. to direct (one's eyes) or (of one's eyes) to be directed her eyes rested on the sleeping child 25. to depend or cause to depend; base; rely the whole argument rests on one crucial fact 26. to place or be placed, as blame, censure, etc 27. to put (pastry) in, or (of pastry) to be left in, a cool place to allow the gluten to contract 28. (intr; foll by with, on, upon, etc) to be a responsibility (of) it rests with us to apportion blame 29. law to finish the introduction of evidence in (a case) 30. rest on one's laurels 31. rest on one's oars Derived forms rester (ˈrester) noun Word origin Old English ræst, reste, of Germanic origin; related to Gothic rasta a mile, Old Norse röst mile rest in British English 2 (rɛst) noun the rest 1. something left or remaining; remainder 2. the others the rest of the world verb 3. (copula) to continue to be (as specified); remain rest assured Word origin C15: from Old French rester to remain, from Latin rēstāre, from re- + stāre to stand rest in American English 1 (rɛst) noun 1. a. peace, ease, and refreshment as produced by sleep b. sleep or repose, or a period of this 2. refreshing ease or inactivity after work or exertion 3. a period or occasion of inactivity, as during work or on a journey 4. a. relief from anything distressing, annoying, tiring, etc. b. peace of mind; mental and emotional calm; tranquillity 5. the repose of death 6. absence of motion; state of being still; immobility 7. a resting or stopping place; shelter or lodging place, as for travelers, sailors, etc. 8. a thing or device for supporting something; support often used in combination a footrest 9. Music a. a measured interval of silence between tones b. any of various symbols indicating the length of such an interval 10. Prosody a short pause in a line of verse; caesura verb intransitive 11. a. to get peace, ease, and refreshment by sleeping, lying down, etc. b. to sleep 12. to get ease and refreshment by ceasing from work or exertion 13. to be at ease or at peace; be tranquil 14. to be dead 15. to be or become quiet, still, or inactive for a while 16. to remain without change or further action to let a matter rest 17. to be, or seem to be, supported ; specif., a. to lie, sit, or lean b. to be placed, based, or founded (in, on, upon, etc.) 18. to be placed or imposed as a burden or responsibility 19. to be or lie the fault rests with him 20. to be directed or fixed my eyes rested on the picture 21. to rely; depend 22. Agriculture to remain unplowed or uncropped; lie fallow 23. US, Law to end voluntarily the introduction of evidence in a case verb transitive 24. to give rest to; refresh by rest 25. to place, put, or lay for ease, support, etc. to rest one's head on a pillow 26. to base; ground to rest an argument on trivialities 27. to direct or fix (the eyes, etc.) 28. to bring to rest; stop 29. US, Law to end voluntarily the introduction of evidence in (a case) Idioms: at rest lay to rest Derived forms rester (ˈrester) noun Word origin ME < OE, akin to Ger rast < IE base ere-, rē-, rest > Gr erōē, rest (from battle), OE row, Ger ruhe, rest, quiet, Goth razn, house rest in American English 2 (rɛst) noun 1. what is left after part is taken away; remainder 2. [with pl. v.] the others verb intransitive 3. to go on being; continue to be; remain (as specified) rest assured that we will go verb transitive 4. Obsolete to cause to remain; keep “God rest ye merry, gentlemen” Word origin ME < MFr reste < OFr rester, to rest, remain < L restare, to stop, stand, rest, remain < re-, back + stare, to stand rest in American English 3 (rɛst) noun a support for the butt of a lance, projecting from the side of the breastplate in medieval armor Word origin ME aphetic, var. of arest, an arrest More idioms containing rest the rest is history not rest on your laurels a cut above the rest Examples of 'rest' in a sentence rest The rest were sent home as a precaution. The Sun (2016) The rest of the group held firm. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Footballers rest somewhere between the two extremes. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The argument that passporting is now irrelevant also rests on shaky legal foundations. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Your body needs a rest once in a while. Times, Sunday Times (2017) The whole circuit takes six minutes with one minute's rest. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He normally swims for a few hours and then boards his support boat to eat, rest and sleep. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Let's tell the rest of the world we're here. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There is the cinematic spread, when the viewer next to you claims not only both arm rests, but your entire leg room. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The weight of expectation rests easily on his shoulders. The Sun (2012) This is a very deep kind of rest indeed. Christianity Today (2000) The verdict rests with the one in eight wavering voters who cannot make up their minds. The Sun (2016) Pay off my debts and probably put the rest into my business. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The rest have been sleeping in tents outside in sweltering summer temperatures. Times, Sunday Times (2015) But why do they cool the rest of the world too? Oliver Morton Eating the Sun: How Plants Power the Planet (2007) The bedroom was destroyed and the rest of the home damaged by smoke. The Sun (2010) The two weary forces rested on their arms. Garraty, John Arthur The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995) My right knee ended up resting on the floor beyond my left hip. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The rest are somewhere in the middle. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He will get so much support from the rest of the team. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The figure stood at six per cent in the rest of the country. The Sun (2009) You can also choose to rest in bed after a warm treatment. MacEoin, Beth Healthy By Nature (1994) Your place of business rests on a firm foundation. Kiam, Victor Going For It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur (1986) The rest of his body is said to have slammed through the windscreen. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Rest head on a blanket or yoga block and extend arms forward shoulder width apart. The Sun (2014) Learn important lessons from this that will stand you in good stead the rest of your life. The Sun (2006) We want to get the rest of your story. Kiam, Victor Going For It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur (1986) More often it gives the rest of the team performance anxiety. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The blame does not rest entirely on the owners. Times, Sunday Times (2011) They had gone to a different bar and forgotten to tell the rest of the group. The Sun (2014) Keep active, as rest will just stiffen you up. The Sun (2008) Do the above exercise in pairs and each person tells the rest of the group how their partner is going to spend the money. Lindenfield, Gael 50 Ways to Become a Self-Confident Woman (1989) In other languages rest British English: rest /rɛst/ DETERMINER The rest is the parts of something that are left. Who ate the rest of the cake? American English: rest Arabic: راحَة Brazilian Portuguese: resto Chinese: 休息 Croatian: ostatak Czech: zbytek to ostatní Danish: rest Dutch: rest uitrusten European Spanish: resto Finnish: lepo French: repos German: Pause Greek: υπόλοιπο Italian: riposo Japanese: 休み Korean: 나머지 Norwegian: rest Polish: odpoczynek European Portuguese: resto Romanian: rest Russian: отдых Latin American Spanish: reposo Swedish: vilopaus Thai: การพักผ่อน Turkish: dinlenme Ukrainian: решта Vietnamese: phần còn lại British English: rest /rɛst/ VERB If you rest or if you rest your body, you sit or lie down and do not do anything active for a while. My grandmother always rests in the afternoon. American English: rest Arabic: يَسْتَريحُ Brazilian Portuguese: descansar-se Chinese: 休息 Croatian: odmoriti se Czech: odpočívat Danish: hvile (sig) Dutch: uitrusten rust nemen European Spanish: reposar Finnish: levätä French: se reposer German: ruhen Greek: αναπαύομαι Italian: riposare Japanese: 休む Korean: 쉬다 Norwegian: hvile Polish: odpocząć European Portuguese: descansar Romanian: a se odihni Russian: отдыхать Latin American Spanish: reposar Swedish: vila Thai: พักผ่อน Turkish: dinlenmek Ukrainian: відпочивати Vietnamese: nghỉ ngơi All related terms of 'rest' at rest not moving; still back rest a support for the back of something bed rest a period of resting in bed half rest a pause of half a semibreve rest area A rest area is a place beside a motorway or freeway where you can buy petrol and other things, or have a meal . rest camp a camp where soldiers rest rest-cure a rest taken as part of a course of medical treatment, as for stress , anxiety , etc rest day a holiday ; a day when people do not have to work rest easy If you say that someone can rest easy , you mean that they don't need to worry about a particular situation . rest-home A rest home is the same as an → old people's home . rest mass the mass of an object that is at rest relative to an observer . It is the mass used in Newtonian mechanics rest room In a restaurant , theatre , or other public place, a rest room is a room with a toilet for customers to use. rest stop On a long journey by road , a rest stop is a short period when you stop and leave your vehicle , for example to eat or go to the toilet . elbow-rest something designed for resting one's elbow on lance rest a hinged bracket on the breastplate of a medieval horseman on which the lance was rested in a charge minim rest a pause equal to the length of one mimim parade rest a formal position of rest , with the feet 12 inches apart and, when unarmed , hands clasped behind the back; when armed, the left hand is behind the back and the right hand holds the rifle upright with its butt resting on the ground quaver rest a musical rest or silence that lasts for the equivalent of a quaver or eighth note rest centre a place where people can rest rest period a period of rest slide rest a stack of platforms that sits on a lathe saddle and carries a tool post, and is adjustable in rotation and at right angles by a lathe operator wrist rest a device on a computer keyboard , where you can rest your wrists rest assured If you say that someone can rest assured that something is the case , you mean that it is definitely the case, so they do not need to worry about it. come to rest When an object that has been moving comes to rest , it finally stops. day of rest the Sabbath ; Sunday lay to rest to bury (a dead person) let sth rest If someone refuses to let a subject rest , they refuse to stop talking about it, especially after they have been talking about it for a long time. semibreve rest the longest musical rest in common use, equal in length to a semibreve chapel of rest a room in an undertaker's place of business where bodies are laid out in their coffins to be viewed before the funeral half-note rest a pause of half a semibreve Rest of Esther a book of the Old Testament Apocrypha consisting of verses in the Septuagint text of the book of Esther that are not in the Hebrew text armrest The armrests on a chair are the two pieces on either side that support your arms when you are sitting down. give sth a rest If someone tells you to give something a rest, they want you to stop doing it because it annoys them or because they think it is harming you. lay sb to rest If you say that someone who has died is laid to rest , you mean that they are buried . to rest in peace If you express the wish that a dead person may rest in peace , you are showing respect and sympathy for him or her. ' Rest in peace ' or ' RIP ' is also sometimes written on gravestones . restroom a room in a public building having lavatories , washing facilities , and sometimes couches rest on one's oars to stop rowing for a time rest on one's laurels to be satisfied with distinction won by past achievements and cease to strive for further achievements the rest is history If you are telling someone about an event and say the rest is history , you mean that you do not need to tell them what happened next because everyone knows about it already . a cut above the rest much better than other similar people or things to rest on your laurels If someone is resting on their laurels , they appear to be satisfied with the things they have achieved and have stopped putting effort into what they are doing. not rest on your laurels to not rely on previous successes , but to continue working hard to make sure that you have continued success put/set sb's mind at rest To put someone's mind at rest or set their mind at rest means to tell them something that stops them worrying . set someone's heart at rest to cause someone to set aside doubts , fears, or worries set someone's mind at rest to reassure someone or settle someone's mind and the rest/all the rest of it You can add and the rest or all the rest of it to the end of a statement or list when you want to refer in a vague way to other things that are associated with the ones you have already mentioned . to set/put sb's mind at rest To put someone's mind at rest or set their mind at rest means to stop them worrying about something. to lay something to rest put sth to rest If you lay something such as fears or rumours to rest or if you put them to rest , you succeed in proving that they are not true. Chinese translation of 'rest' rest (rɛst) n (u) (= relaxation) 休息 (xiūxi) (c) (= break) 休息 (xiūxi) (次, cì) (s) (= remainder) 剩余(餘) (shèngyú) (c) (= support) 支架 (zhījià) vi (= relax) 休息 (xiūxi) (= be supported) 依靠 (yīkào) vt (= relax) [eyes, legs, muscles] 休息 (xiūxi) to rest sth on/against sth (= lean) 把某物靠在某物上 (bǎ mǒuwù kào zài mǒuwù shang) to rest on sth (= lean on) 靠在某物上 (kào zài mǒuwù shang) (= be based on) 依据(據)某物 (yījù mǒuwù) the rest (of them) (people, objects) (他们(們)当(當)中)其余(餘)的 ((tāmen dāngzhōng) qíyú de) and the rest/all the rest of it 以及其余(餘)/其余(餘)所有的 (yǐjí qíyú/qíyú suǒyǒu de) to put or set sb's mind at rest 使某人免于(於)忧(憂)虑(慮) (shǐ mǒurén miǎnyú yōulǜ) to rest one's eyes or gaze on sth 将(將)目光停留在某物上 (jiāng mùguāng tíngliú zài mǒuwù shang) to come to rest [object] 停下来(來) (tíng xiàlái) to lay sb to rest 安葬某人 (ānzàng mǒurén) to let the matter rest 使事情到此为(為)止 (shǐ shìqing dào cǐ wéi zhǐ) I won't rest until ... 直到 ... 我才会(會)停止 (zhídào ... wǒ cái huì tíngzhǐ) I rest my case (hum) 我无(無)需多说(說)了 (wǒ wúxū duō shuō le) All related terms of 'rest' rest area 路边(邊)服务(務)站 lùbiān fúwùzhàn [ 个(個) gè ] [ 英 = service station ] rest room 洗手间(間) xǐshǒujiān [ 个(個) gè ] [ 英 = toilet, lavatory ] I rest my case ( hum ) 我无(無)需多说(說)了 wǒ wúxū duō shuō le to come to rest ( object ) 停下来(來) tíng xiàlái to rest on sth ( lean on ) 靠在某物上 kào zài mǒuwù shang the rest is history 后(後)来(來)的事就众(眾)所周知了 hòulái de shì jiù zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī le to lay sb to rest 安葬某人 ānzàng mǒurén I won't rest until ... 直到 ... 我才会(會)停止 zhídào ... wǒ cái huì tíngzhǐ to let the matter rest 使事情到此为(為)止 shǐ shìqing dào cǐ wéi zhǐ he's earned a rest/reward 他得到了休息/奖(獎)励(勵) tā dédàole xiūxi/jiǎnglì to rest sth on/against sth ( lean ) 把某物靠在某物上 bǎ mǒuwù kào zài mǒuwù shang and the rest/all the rest of it 以及其余(餘)/其余(餘)所有的 yǐjí qíyú/qíyú suǒyǒu de to put or set sb's mind at rest 使某人免于(於)忧(憂)虑(慮) shǐ mǒurén miǎnyú yōulǜ to rest one's eyes or gaze on sth 将(將)目光停留在某物上 jiāng mùguāng tíngliú zài mǒuwù shang more than the rest of them put together 比其他所有人的总(總)和都多 bǐ qítā suǒyǒurén de zǒnghé dōu duō rip 裂口 lièkǒu [ 个(個) gè ] the rest (of them) ( people, objects ) (他们(們)当(當)中)其余(餘)的 (tāmen dāngzhōng) qíyú de 1 (verb) in the sense of relax Definition to be at ease He has been advised to rest for two weeks. Synonyms relax I ought to relax and stop worrying about it. sleep I've not been able to sleep for the last few nights. take it easy lie down idle nap I frequently nap during the day. be calm doze For a while she dozed fitfully. sit down slumber The older three girls are still slumbering peacefully. kip (British, slang) snooze (informal) He snoozed in front of the television. laze lie still be at ease put your feet up take a nap drowse She drowsed for a while. mellow out (informal) have a snooze (informal) refresh yourself outspan (South Africa) Let's take a break and just outspan for a while. zizz (British, informal) have forty winks (informal) take your ease Opposites work , keep going , slog away (informal) 2 (verb) in the sense of stop Definition to cease or cause to cease from motion or exertion They rested only once that morning. Synonyms stop We need to stop wasting so much money. have a break break off take a breather (informal) stay halt They halted at a short distance from the house. cease A small number of firms have ceased trading. discontinue Do not discontinue the treatment without consulting your doctor. knock off (informal) desist Kindly desist from making so much noise. come to a standstill Opposites work , keep going , carry on , battle on , struggle on 3 (verb) in the sense of depend Definition to depend or rely Such a view rests on incorrect assumptions. Synonyms depend turn lie The problem lay in the large amounts spent on defence. be founded hang be based rely hinge reside Happiness does not reside in money. 4 (verb) in the sense of place Definition to place for support or steadying He rested his arms on the back of the chair. Synonyms place Chairs were placed in rows for the parents. lay Lay a sheet of newspaper on the floor. repose They repose on couches. stretch out stand Stand the plant in the open in a sunny, sheltered place. sit She found her chair and sat it in the usual spot. lean She was feeling tired and was glad to lean against him. prop He propped his bike against the fence. 5 (verb) in the sense of be placed Matt's elbow rested on the table. Synonyms be placed sit Our new house sat next to a stream. lie a newspaper lying on a nearby couch be supported be positioned recline She proceeded to recline on a chaise longue. be propped up by 1 (noun) in the sense of sleep Definition a period of inactivity Go home and have a rest. Synonyms sleep Try and get some sleep. snooze (informal) The bird is enjoying a snooze. lie-down She had gone upstairs for a lie-down nap I think I'll take a little nap for an hour or so. doze After lunch I had a doze. slumber He had fallen into exhausted slumber. kip (British, slang) siesta Many cultures have a siesta during the hottest part of the day. forty winks (informal) zizz (British, informal) 2 (noun) in the sense of relaxation Definition relaxation from exertion or labour I feel in need of some rest. Synonyms relaxation You should be able to find the odd moment for relaxation. sleep time off repose The atmosphere is one of repose. ease She lived a life of ease. leisure I was working constantly, with little or no leisure. respite inactivity idleness Idleness is a very bad thing for human nature. me-time Opposites work , activity , bustle 3 (noun) in the sense of pause Definition a pause or interval He took a rest from teaching. Synonyms pause There was a brief pause in the conversation. break Nothing has been discussed that might lead to a break in the deadlock. breather (informal) Relax and take a breather whenever you feel that you need one. time off stop The last stop in his lengthy tour was Paris. holiday I've just come back from a holiday in the United States. halt Air traffic has been brought to a halt. interval During the interval, wine was served. vacation During the vacation I visited Costa Rica. respite I rang home during a brief respite at work. lull a lull in the conversation interlude It was a happy interlude in her life. cessation They would not agree to a cessation of hostilities. breathing space (informal) We hope that it will give us some breathing space. intermission Drinks were served during the intermission. 4 (noun) in the sense of refreshment Definition relief or refreshment some rest from the intense concentration Synonyms refreshment release the secret negotiations necessary to secure the release of the hostages relief The news will come as a great relief. ease comfort I tried to find some words of comfort to offer her. cure remedy natural remedies to overcome winter infections solace I found solace in writing when my father died. balm This place is a balm to the soul. deliverance mitigation the mitigation or cure of a physical or mental condition abatement noise abatement alleviation They focussed on the alleviation of the refugees' misery. easement palliation assuagement 5 (noun) in the sense of inactivity The plane came to rest in a field. Synonyms inactivity a halt a stop a standstill stationary motionlessness 6 (noun) in the sense of support Keep your elbow on the arm rest. Synonyms support Andrew is terrific. He's been such a support to me. stand The teapot came with a stand to catch the drips. base The mattress is best on a solid bed base. holder shelf prop The timber is reinforced with three steel props on a concrete foundation. trestle 7 (noun) in the sense of calm Definition a thing or place on which to put something for support or to steady it a remote part of the valley for those seeking rest and relaxation Synonyms calm the rural calm of Grand Rapids, Michigan tranquillity The hotel is a haven of peace and tranquillity. stillness somnolence phrase See at rest (noun) in the sense of remainder Definition something left The rest is thrown away. Synonyms remainder He gulped down the remainder of his coffee. remains excess remnants others balance They were due to pay the balance on delivery. surplus residue She loaded the residue of lunch onto a tray. rump The rump of the party does still have assets. leftovers residuum (verb) in the sense of continue being Definition to continue to be (as specified) Of one thing we may rest assured. Synonyms continue being keep being remain There remains deep mistrust of his government. stay Hundreds of people defied army orders to stay at home. be left go on being Additional synonyms in the sense of abatement noise abatement Synonyms reduction, slowing, relief, easing, weakening, dulling, allowance, decrease, lessening, cutback, quelling, moderation, remission, slackening, mitigation, diminution, curtailment, alleviation, slaking, attenuation, extenuation in the sense of alleviation They focussed on the alleviation of the refugees' misery. Synonyms easing, relief, reduction, dulling, lessening, lightening, quelling, moderation, slackening, quenching, mitigation, diminution, slaking, palliation in the sense of balance Definition a difference between such totals They were due to pay the balance on delivery. Synonyms remainder, rest, difference, surplus, residue, outstanding amount Synonyms of 'rest' rest Explore 'rest' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of balm Definition something comforting or soothing This place is a balm to the soul. Synonyms comfort, support, relief, cheer, consolation, solace, palliative, anodyne, succour, restorative, curative in the sense of base The mattress is best on a solid bed base. Synonyms support, stand, foot, rest, bed, bottom, foundation, pedestal, groundwork in the sense of break Definition any sudden interruption in a continuous action Nothing has been discussed that might lead to a break in the deadlock. Synonyms let-up (informal), halt, pause, suspension, lessening, recess, interruption, respite, lull, cessation, remission, breathing space, slackening, hiatus in the sense of breather Definition a short pause for rest Relax and take a breather whenever you feel that you need one. Synonyms rest, break, halt, pause, recess, breathing space, breath of air in the sense of breathing space Definition a short period during which a difficult situation temporarily becomes less severe We hope that it will give us some breathing space. Synonyms respite, break, rest, time to think in the sense of cease Definition to bring or come to an end A small number of firms have ceased trading. Synonyms discontinue, end, stop, fail, finish, give up, conclude, suspend, halt, terminate, break off, refrain, leave off, give over (informal), bring to an end, desist, belay in the sense of cessation Definition an ending or pause They would not agree to a cessation of hostilities. Synonyms ceasing, ending, break, halt, halting, pause, suspension, interruption, respite, standstill, stoppage, termination, let-up (informal), remission, abeyance, discontinuance, stay, rest in the sense of comfort Definition relief from suffering or grief I tried to find some words of comfort to offer her. Synonyms consolation, cheer, encouragement, succour, help, support, aid, relief, ease, compensation, alleviation in the sense of desist Definition to stop doing Kindly desist from making so much noise. Synonyms stop, cease, refrain from, end, kick (informal), give up, suspend, break off, abstain, discontinue, leave off, have done with, give over (informal), forbear, belay in the sense of discontinue Definition to come or bring to an end Do not discontinue the treatment without consulting your doctor. Synonyms stop, end, finish, drop, kick (informal), give up, abandon, suspend, quit, halt, pause, cease, axe (informal), interrupt, terminate, break off, put an end to, refrain from, leave off, pull the plug on, belay Additional synonyms in the sense of doze Definition to sleep lightly or for a short period For a while she dozed fitfully. Synonyms nap, sleep, slumber, nod, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), catnap, drowse, sleep lightly, zizz (British, informal) in the sense of doze Definition a short sleep After lunch I had a doze. Synonyms nap, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), siesta, little sleep, catnap, forty winks (informal), shuteye (slang), zizz (British, informal) in the sense of drowse Definition to be sleepy, dull, or sluggish She drowsed for a while. Synonyms sleep, drop off (informal), doze, nap, slumber, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), nod off, get some shut-eye, zizz (British, informal), have or get forty winks, catch some zeds (informal), be sleepy, be drowsy in the sense of ease Definition freedom from poverty She lived a life of ease. Synonyms comfort, luxury, leisure, relaxation, prosperity, affluence, rest, repose, restfulness in the sense of halt Definition to come to a stop or bring (someone or something) to a stop They halted at a short distance from the house. Synonyms stop, draw up, pull up, break off, stand still, wait, rest, call it a day, belay in the sense of halt Definition a temporary standstill Air traffic has been brought to a halt. Synonyms stop, end, close, break, stand, arrest, pause, interruption, impasse, standstill, stoppage, termination in the sense of holiday Definition a period of time spent away from home for enjoyment and relaxation I've just come back from a holiday in the United States. Synonyms vacation, leave, break, time off, recess, away day, schoolie (Australian), accumulated day off or ADO (Australian), staycation or stacation (informal) in the sense of idleness Idleness is a very bad thing for human nature. Synonyms inactivity, unemployment, leisure, inaction, time on your hands in the sense of interlude Definition a period of time or different activity between longer periods or events It was a happy interlude in her life. Synonyms interval, break, spell, stop, rest, halt, episode, pause, respite, stoppage, breathing space, hiatus, intermission, entr'acte in the sense of intermission Definition an interval between parts of a play, film, etc. Drinks were served during the intermission. Synonyms interval, break, pause, stop, rest, suspension, recess, interruption, respite, lull, stoppage, interlude, cessation, let-up (informal), breathing space, entr'acte Additional synonyms in the sense of interval Definition a short period between parts of a play, concert, etc. During the interval, wine was served. Synonyms break, interlude, intermission, rest, gap, pause, respite, lull, entr'acte in the sense of lay Definition to place in position Lay a sheet of newspaper on the floor. Synonyms place, put, set, spread, plant, establish, settle, leave, deposit, put down, set down, posit in the sense of lean Definition to rest or put (something) so that it rests against a support She was feeling tired and was glad to lean against him. Synonyms rest, prop, be supported, recline, repose in the sense of leisure Definition time or opportunity for relaxation or hobbies I was working constantly, with little or no leisure. Synonyms spare time, free time, rest, holiday, quiet, ease, retirement, relaxation, vacation, recreation, time off, breathing space, spare moments in the sense of lie Definition to exist or comprise The problem lay in the large amounts spent on defence. Synonyms exist, be present, consist, dwell (formal, literary), reside, pertain, inhere in the sense of lie Definition to be situated a newspaper lying on a nearby couch Synonyms be placed, be, rest, exist, extend, be situated in the sense of lie-down Definition a rest She had gone upstairs for a lie-down Synonyms rest, sleep, nap, doze, relaxation, slumber, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), repose, idleness, siesta, forty winks (informal) in the sense of lull Definition a short period of calm a lull in the conversation Synonyms respite, pause, quiet, silence, calm, hush, tranquillity, stillness, let-up (informal), calmness in the sense of mitigation the mitigation or cure of a physical or mental condition Synonyms relief, moderation, allaying, remission, diminution, abatement, alleviation, easement, extenuation, mollification, palliation, assuagement in the sense of nap Definition to have a short sleep I frequently nap during the day. Synonyms sleep, rest, nod, drop off (informal), doze, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), nod off (informal), catnap, drowse, zizz (British, informal) Additional synonyms in the sense of nap Definition a short sleep I think I'll take a little nap for an hour or so. Synonyms sleep, rest, kip (British, slang), siesta, catnap, forty winks (informal), shuteye (slang), zizz (British, informal), nana nap (informal) in the sense of outspan Definition to relax Let's take a break and just outspan for a while. Synonyms relax, chill out (slang, US), take it easy, loosen up, laze, lighten up (slang), put your feet up, hang loose (slang), let yourself go (informal), let your hair down (informal), mellow out (informal), make yourself at home in the sense of prop Definition to place or lean He propped his bike against the fence. Synonyms lean, place, set, stand, position, rest, lay, balance, steady in the sense of prop Definition something that gives rigid support, such as a pole The timber is reinforced with three steel props on a concrete foundation. Synonyms support, stay, brace, mainstay, truss, buttress, stanchion in the sense of recline Definition to rest in a leaning position She proceeded to recline on a chaise longue. Synonyms lean, lie (down), stretch out, lie back, rest, lounge, sprawl, loll, repose, be recumbent in the sense of release Definition the act of freeing or state of being freed the secret negotiations necessary to secure the release of the hostages Synonyms liberation, freedom, delivery, liberty, discharge, emancipation, deliverance, manumission, relief in the sense of relief Definition the projection of a carved design from the surface The news will come as a great relief. Synonyms ease, release, comfort, cure, remedy, solace, balm, deliverance, mitigation, abatement, alleviation, easement, palliation, assuagement in the sense of remain Definition to continue to be There remains deep mistrust of his government. Synonyms continue, be left, endure, persist, linger, hang in the air, stay in the sense of remedy Definition a drug or treatment for curing pain or disease natural remedies to overcome winter infections Synonyms cure, treatment, specific, medicine, therapy, antidote, panacea, restorative, relief, nostrum, physic (rare), medicament, counteractive in the sense of repose Definition to lie or lay down at rest They repose on couches. Synonyms lie, rest, sleep, relax, lie down, recline, take it easy, slumber, rest upon, lie upon, drowse, outspan (South Africa), take your ease Additional synonyms in the sense of repose Definition a state of quiet restfulness The atmosphere is one of repose. Synonyms peace, rest, quiet, ease, relaxation, respite, tranquillity, stillness, inactivity, quietness, quietude, restfulness in the sense of reside Definition to be present (in) Happiness does not reside in money. Synonyms be present, lie, exist, consist, dwell, abide, rest with, be intrinsic to, inhere, be vested in the sense of residue Definition what is left over after something has been removed She loaded the residue of lunch onto a tray. Synonyms remainder, remains, remnant, leftovers, rest, extra, balance, excess, surplus, dregs, residuum in the sense of respite Definition an interval of rest I rang home during a brief respite at work. Synonyms pause, break, rest, relief, halt, interval, relaxation, recess, interruption, lull, cessation, let-up (informal), breathing space, breather (informal), hiatus, intermission in the sense of rump Definition a small core of members within a group who remain loyal to it The rump of the party does still have assets. Synonyms remains, rest, those left, remaining part in the sense of siesta Definition an afternoon nap, taken in hot countries Many cultures have a siesta during the hottest part of the day. Synonyms nap, rest, sleep, doze, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), catnap, forty winks (informal), zizz (British, informal) in the sense of sit Definition to cause (someone) to rest in such a position She found her chair and sat it in the usual spot. Synonyms place, set, put, park, position, rest, lay, settle, deposit, dump, situate, plonk in the sense of sit Definition to be located Our new house sat next to a stream. Synonyms be situated, stand, lie, be placed, be positioned in the sense of slumber Definition to sleep The older three girls are still slumbering peacefully. Synonyms sleep, nap, doze, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), lie dormant, drowse, zizz (British, informal) in the sense of slumber Definition sleep He had fallen into exhausted slumber. Synonyms sleep, nap, doze, rest, kip (British, informal), snooze (informal), siesta, catnap, forty winks (informal), zizz (British, informal) Additional synonyms in the sense of snooze Definition to take a brief light sleep He snoozed in front of the television. Synonyms doze, drop off (informal), nap, kip (British, slang), nod off (informal), catnap, drowse, take forty winks (informal) in the sense of snooze Definition a nap The bird is enjoying a snooze. Synonyms doze, nap, kip (British, slang), siesta, catnap, forty winks (informal) in the sense of solace Definition something that gives comfort or consolation I found solace in writing when my father died. Synonyms comfort, consolation, help, support, relief, succour, alleviation, assuagement in the sense of stand Definition to place (something) upright Stand the plant in the open in a sunny, sheltered place. Synonyms put, place, position, set, mount, lean, prop in the sense of stand Definition a base, support, or piece of furniture in or on which articles may be held or stored The teapot came with a stand to catch the drips. Synonyms support, base, platform, place, stage, frame, rack, bracket, tripod, dais, trivet in the sense of stay Definition to continue or remain in a place, position, or condition Hundreds of people defied army orders to stay at home. Synonyms remain, continue to be, linger, stand, stop, wait, settle, delay, halt, pause, hover, abide, hang around (informal), reside, stay put, bide, loiter, hang in the air, tarry, put down roots, establish yourself in the sense of tranquillity Definition a state of calmness or peace The hotel is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Synonyms peace, calm, quiet, hush, composure, serenity, stillness, coolness, repose, rest, calmness, equanimity, quietness, peacefulness, quietude, placidity, restfulness, sedateness, ataraxia in the sense of vacation Definition During the vacation I visited Costa Rica. Synonyms holiday(s), leave, break, rest, tour, trip, time off, recess, hols (informal), leave of absence, furlough, mini-break, awayday, schoolie (Australian), acumulated day off or ADO (Australian)
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