English / word
rest
noun, verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to relax or sleep; the remaining part of something
to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength; to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength
In context
01
You should rest after the long bus journey.
02
The rest of the students stayed for practice.
Synonyms
relax,remaining part,repose
Antonyms
work,toil,exert
Collocations
get rest,take a rest,have a rest
Verb forms
Past: rested · Past participle: rested · -ing: resting