Rest example sentences

Related (10): relaxation, repose, respite, leisure, break, downtime, slumber, doze, nap, sleep.

rest

verb

rest (verb) · rests (third person present) · rested (past tense) · rested (past participle) · resting (present participle)

  - cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength:

  - allow to be inactive in order to regain strength, health, or energy:

  - (of a dead person) lie buried:

  - leave (a player) out of a team temporarily:

  - (of a problem or subject) be left without further investigation, discussion, or treatment:

  - allow (land) to lie fallow:

  - be placed or supported so as to stay in a specified position:

  - place (something) so that it is supported in a specified position:

  - (of a look) alight or be steadily directed on:

  - be based on or grounded in; depend on:

  - place hope, trust, or confidence on or in:

  - belong or be located at a specified place or with a specified person:

  - conclude the case for the prosecution or the defense in a law case. See also rest one's case below.

  - an instance or period of relaxing or ceasing to engage in strenuous or stressful activity:

  - a motionless state:

  - an interval of silence of a specified duration.

  - the sign denoting a rest.

  - a pause in speech or verse.

  - an object that is used to support something:

  - a support or hook for a telephone receiver when not in use:

  - a support for a cue in billiards or pool.

rest

noun

rest (noun) · rest (plural noun)

  - the remaining part of something:

  - the remaining people or things; the others:

  - remain or be left in a specified condition:

Synonyms

relax, pause, unbend, repose, laze, idle, loaf, unwind, lounge, luxuriate, loll, slump, flop, nap, catnap, doze, drowse, sleep, snooze, kip, slumber, lie, recline, repose, be, support, steady, balance, lean, lay, set, sit, stand, position, place, put, repose, relaxation, leisure, ease, inactivity, respite, sleep, nap, doze, siesta, snooze, kip, slumber, break, pause, interval, interlude, intermission, leave, recess, holiday, vacation, breather, vacay, stationary, stand, base, holder, support, stay, prop, brace, rack, hook, frame, shelf, bracket, trestle, tripod, plinth, pedestal, foundation, bed, foot, substructure, remainder, residue, balance, others, remains, remnant, remnants, rump, surplus, difference, extra, excess, superfluity, overflow, overspill, residuum, remain, stay, keep, Wikipedia, Legal

"Rest" Example Sentences


1. Please rest assured that we will take care of everything.
2. Take a rest, you've been working so hard.
3. The athlete took a short rest in between laps.
4. I'll rest my case here and let the facts speak for themselves.
5. The rest of the group continued on the hike.
6. He poured himself a glass of wine and rested his feet on the table.
7. The rest of the story isn't important.
8. The little ones rested their weary heads on mom's lap.
9. We will tackle the remaining tasks after you get some rest.
10. The rest of the baked goods were donated to a charity.
11. The rest of his life was spent in peace and quiet.
12. The rest of the team went home after the practice.
13. They can handle the rest of the work while you rest.
14. He tried to rest his eyes for a few minutes.
15. She planned to rest her feet after a long day of shopping.
16. The rest of the group went off without me.
17. Let the others take care of it while you rest.
18. The rest of the food went bad after a few days.
19. They went on without me while I rested for a bit.
20. The rest of the movie was rather uneventful.
21. He rested comfortably in the hospital bed after his surgery.
22. The rest of us waited patiently for them to return.
23. Rest assured we are working hard to resolve the issue.
24. For the rest of the day, I just wanted to relax.
25. He got some much deserved rest on his day off.
26. The rest of the class had already left.
27. Rest yourself; I'll handle this part.
28. The rest of the world kept on turning.
29. For the rest of my life, I thought of her often.
30. The others continued up the trail while I rested a bit.
31. The rest of the week proceeded without incident.
32. He rested his legs up on the ottoman.
33. Take some rest; you deserve it.
34. The rest of the cake didn't taste as good the next day.
35. The rest of the day passed by in a blur.
36. The rest fell silent as she began to speak.
37. The rest went home for the day.
38. He took a much needed rest from his busy schedule.
39. The rest were already seated at the table.
40. Do what you can and let the others handle the rest.
41. The rest of us quickly followed suit.
42. I plan to rest all day tomorrow.
43. For the rest of his life he lived in poverty.
44. The family gathered for the rest of the celebration.
45. Rest assured, we will do everything we can to help you.
46. The others went ahead while I stopped to rest.
47. She needed just a few minutes of rest before going on.
48. The rest of the week was uneventful.
49. The rest of the class filed out of the room.
50. Let me handle the rest from here.
51. He tried to rest his eyes for a few minutes.
52. The rest of their lives would be spent together.
53. The bottle roll rested on its side.
54. At rest, a body relaxes and recovers.
55. The rest of the day was spent in quiet contemplation.
56. Rest now, you've earned it.
57. The rest were already at lunch.
58. Go ahead; I'll catch up after a short rest.
59. The rest of the meal was delicious.
60. The rest of my contributions can be found online.

Common Phases


1. Rest assured - Used to calm or reassure someone.
2. Rest in peace - Used when someone has passed away.
3. For the rest of - Used to indicate something will continue for the remaining time.
4. The rest is history - Used when briefly summarizing events after a major event.
5. At rest - In a calm, inactive state.
6. Take a rest - To have a break or pause from activity.
7. The rest of - Used to refer to the remaining amount or group.
8. Put (something) to rest - To end or resolve something.
9. The best of the rest - Out of all the remaining options.
10. Do the rest - To handle or complete the remaining tasks.
11. Leave the rest - To abandon or forget the remaining parts.

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