Synonyms for
Rest
Definition
To cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- get some rest
- take a rest
- rest assured
- rest in peace
- rest stop
- rest period
- rest day
- rest and relaxation
Word family
Usage note
The word 'rest' can refer to a period of inactivity or to a place where one can stop and relax. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between these meanings.
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Example sentences
- I need to rest after playing outside for two hours.
- She always takes a rest after finishing her homework.
- The workers will rest during their lunch break.
- The doctor told him to rest for a few days after his surgery.
- The baby is sleeping now, so let's rest too.
Quotes
The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.
Rest when you're weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work.