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1.
something left after other parts have been taken away
he threw away the rest
2.
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
3.
a pause for relaxation
people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
4.
a state of inaction
a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon
5.
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
she was laid to rest beside her husband
6.
a support on which things can be put
the gun was steadied on a special rest
7.
a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
'rest' - used as a verb
8.
not move; be in a resting position
9.
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
10.
give a rest to
He rested his bad leg
Rest the dogs for a moment
11.
have a place in relation to something else
The responsibility rests with the Allies
12.
be at rest
13.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
rest assured
14.
be inherent or innate in;
15.
put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
Rest your head on my shoulder
16.
sit, as on a branch
17.
rest on or as if on a pillow
18.
be inactive, refrain from acting
The committee is resting over the summer
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1. Rest / Plural
rests
2. Rest / Past
rested
3. Rest / Third Person
rests
4. Rest / Present Participle
resting
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