rest

(noun) something left after other parts have been taken away. Synonyms: remainder, balance, residual, residue, residuum. Examples: "There was no remainder." "He threw away the rest." "He took what he wanted and i got the balance."

(noun) freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility). Synonyms: ease, repose, relaxation. Examples: "Took his repose by the swimming pool."

(noun) a pause for relaxation. Synonyms: respite, relief, rest period. Examples: "People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests."

(noun) a state of inaction. Examples: "A body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon."

(noun) euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb). Synonyms: eternal rest, sleep, eternal sleep, quietus. Examples: "She was laid to rest beside her husband." "They had to put their family pet to sleep."

(noun) a support on which things can be put. Examples: "The gun was steadied on a special rest."

(noun) a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration.

(verb) not move; be in a resting position.

(verb) take a short break from one's activities in order to relax. Synonyms: breathe, catch one's breath, take a breather.

(verb) give a rest to. Examples: "He rested his bad leg." "Rest the dogs for a moment."

(verb) have a place in relation to something else. Synonyms: lie. Examples: "The fate of bosnia lies in the hands of the west." "The responsibility rests with the allies."

(verb) be at rest.

(verb) stay the same; remain in a certain state. Synonyms: stay, remain. Examples: "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it." "Rest assured." "Stay alone." "He remained unmoved by her tears." "The bad weather continued for another week."

(verb) be inherent or innate in;. Synonyms: reside, repose.

(verb) put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying. Examples: "Rest your head on my shoulder."

(verb) sit, as on a branch. Synonyms: perch, roost. Examples: "The birds perched high in the tree."

(verb) rest on or as if on a pillow. Synonyms: pillow. Examples: "Pillow your head."

(verb) be inactive, refrain from acting. Examples: "The committee is resting over the summer."