Definition (noun) something left after other parts have been taken away
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there was no remainder
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he threw away the rest
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he took what he wanted and I got the balance
Definition (noun) freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
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took his repose by the swimming pool
Definition (noun) a pause for relaxation
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people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
Definition (noun) a state of inaction
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a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon
Definition (noun) euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
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she was laid to rest beside her husband
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they had to put their family pet to sleep
Definition (noun) a support on which things can be put
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the gun was steadied on a special rest
Definition (noun) a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
Definition (verb) not move; be in a resting position
Definition (verb) take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
Definition (verb) give a rest to
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He rested his bad leg
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Rest the dogs for a moment
Definition (verb) have a place in relation to something else
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The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
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The responsibility rests with the Allies
Definition (verb) be at rest
Definition (verb) stay the same; remain in a certain state
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The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it
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rest assured
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stay alone
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He remained unmoved by her tears
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The bad weather continued for another week
Definition (verb) be inherent or innate in
Definition (verb) put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
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Rest your head on my shoulder
Definition (verb) sit, as on a branch
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The birds perched high in the tree
Definition (verb) rest on or as if on a pillow
Definition (verb) be inactive, refrain from acting
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The committee is resting over the summer