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Word: Rest
Speech Type: Verb
Old English ræst, rest (noun), ræstan, restan (verb), of Germanic origin, from a root meaning ‘league’ or ‘mile’ (referring to a distance after which one rests)
rɛst
cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength
Short Definition:cease work or movement
Examples:- he needed to rest after the feverish activity
- I'm going to rest up before travelling to England
be placed or supported so as to stay in a specified position
Short Definition:be placed or supported so as to stay in specified position
Examples:- her elbow was resting on the arm of the sofa
be based on; depend on
Short Definition:be based on
Examples:- the country's security rested on its alliances
conclude presentation of either party's case in a suit or prosecution
Short Definition:conclude presentation in suit or prosecution
Examples:- the prosecution rests
Word: Rest
Speech Type: Noun
rɛst
an instance or period of resting
Short Definition:instance or period of resting
Examples:- you look as though you need a rest
- a couple of days of complete rest
an interval of silence of a specified duration.
Short Definition:interval of silence of specified duration
an object that is used to support something
Short Definition:object that is used to support something
Examples:- a shoulder rest
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