Rest Definition
rest
noun
- something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance"
- freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
- a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
- 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"
- 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
verb
- not move; be in a resting position
- take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
- 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"
- be at rest
- stay the same; remain in a certain state; "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"; "rest assured"; "stay alone"; "He remained unmoved by her tears"; "The bad weather continued for another week"
- be inherent or innate in
- 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"
- rest on or as if on a pillow; "pillow your head"
- be inactive, refrain from acting; "The committee is resting over the summer"
"Rest" in song lyrics
See how rest is used in real songs:
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"Please shake an eye, symbolize, no rest"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Staten Islanders -
"I just want to get respected, with all the rest"
2 Live Crew — Get Loose Now -
"With lyrics so def it's above the rest"
2 Live Crew — Feel Alright Y'all
Words that rhyme with rest
Usage tips for "rest"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rest" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rest to find words that pair well.