rest

noun

1
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
took his repose by the swimming pool
2
a support on which things can be put
the gun was steadied on a special rest
3
a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
4
something left after other parts have been taken away
there was no remainder
he threw away the rest
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
they had to put their family pet to sleep
6
a state of inaction
a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon
7
a pause for relaxation
people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests

1
be at rest
2
stay the same; remain in a certain state
The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it
rest assured
3
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
4
give a rest to
He rested his bad leg
Rest the dogs for a moment
5
rest on or as if on a pillow
pillow your head

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