Rest
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛst/
Rest (noun)
- A period of time when you stop working to relax or sleep.
- The part that is left after other parts are gone or used.
Examples
- She took a rest after working all morning.
- He needed a rest before continuing the hike.
Common collocations: take a rest, short rest, well-deserved rest, the rest of, save the rest
Rest (verb)
- To stop working and relax or sleep to regain energy.
- To put something on or against a surface so it stays there.
Examples
- He decided to rest after a long day.
- She rested on the couch for an hour.