rest
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- noun
- /rɛst/
- You have to build in periods of rest, periods of recovery.
- take a rest
- get plenty of rest
- bed rest
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Watch on YouTubeYou see activity and rest, they go hand in hand.
- You see activity and rest, they go hand in hand.
- You have to build in periods of rest, periods of recovery.
- So yeah, I'm going to get some rest, glam and then relax.
- I didn't get a good night's rest, not one day.
- In repentance and rest is your salvation.
- Truth told, these epochs and these rest periods do not need to be exact.
- So I'm going to like get some rest time in and eat something.
- You know, give your brain a little rest or, or you know what?
Examples
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And until he got some rest, he was not likely to improve on the situation.
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What's one thing that's stopping you from getting the rest you need?
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I think you need your rest now.
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- You need strength, so get all the rest you can.
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You sound like you had a good rest.
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After a nice, quiet, refreshing night's rest.
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I have a couple of amazing group activities planned for tomorrow, so try to get a good night's rest, and I'll see you in the morning.
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You'd better hit the hay and get a good night's rest.
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After a long day of hiking, I need to take a rest to regain my energy.
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Make sure to include rest in your training routine to help with recovery.
Synonyms
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A short rest from work or activity
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A natural rest when a person is not awake and the body gets energy
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A short sleep during the day
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A short break from an activity to rest or talk about what to do next
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A calm, stress-free state when you rest or enjoy free time
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A short rest to recover energy
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A short break from something difficult or unpleasant
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A calm state of rest and freedom from worry
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A short time to relax and get energy back
Antonyms
Idioms
- Offensive
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A rude, joking way to show dislike for someone or something that is gone
Compounds
- Archaic
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A period of bed rest to help someone recover from stress or nervous problems
- Specialized
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A small support on a violin or viola that you put your chin on for comfort and stability while playing
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The amount of matter in an object measured when it is not moving, not how heavy it feels
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Energy equal to a particle's mass when it is not moving, calculated as mass times the speed of light squared
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Etymology
Rest comes from an old English word ræst meaning 'stop' or 'sleep'. So a rest is a time to stop activity and recover your strength.