Word Image
plural: rests
Part Of Speech
noun, verb
Word Meaning
noun: sleep; a state marked by lack of motion or activity; something used for support; something that is left over or behind
verb: to get rest by lying down; to not take part in work or activity; to place or be placed for or as if for support; to stop presenting evidence in a law case
Word Family
rested
resting
restful
restive
restless
restroom
headrest
bookrest
footrest
armrest
Sentences
You should rest your eyes after all that reading.
He rested his horse before continuing the journey.
We will not rest until we discover the truth.
She went to her room to rest for a while.
Jeff just ate the rest of the candy.
After my long walk this morning, I needed to take a rest.
The house rests on a concrete foundation.
Dad’s chair has sturdy armrests for support in getting up.
The defense rested their case today in court.
The bowling ball slowly came to a rest in the gutter.
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