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Definition rest in American English

rest noun

noun
/rest/
1

the people or things that remain

Example

Jim had become separated from the rest and gotten completely lost.

Example

The rest of the gang's leaders were either dead or in jail.

Synonyms and related words
e-waste the trash garbage
2

a period of time that you spend relaxing or sleeping after doing something tiring

Example

Can we stop for a minute? I need a rest.

Example

He was ordered to have complete rest after his heart attack.

Example

She took a well-earned rest from her studies.

Example

He took a short rest in the afternoon.

Example

You should go and get some rest before tonight's performance.

Synonyms and related words
relaxation comfort breathing space
3

an object used for supporting something

Example

"Well?" she demanded, as he replaced the receiver on its rest.

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frames foundation support
4

a pause of a particular length in a piece of music. For example a breve rest is the length of a breve.

Synonyms and related words
accompaniment arpeggio breakbeat
4.1

a symbol written on a piece of music showing how long this pause is

Synonyms and related words
adagio allegro andante
Definition rest in American English

Related Words

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