(rest on/upon) To be based on
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An instance or period of rest or relaxation
“Three weeks of rest would help his body heal from the injuries he had sustained.”
An instance or period of sleep or slumber
“Early in the morning, Frisby was awakened from his rest by the sound of someone knocking at the door.”
The remaining (other) people or things
“Add the remaining pod with the rest of the ingredients and bring to the boil.”
A motionless state
“The train started from rest before moving with constant acceleration.”
A pause or interval
“You should give yourself a rest from work if you feel mentally fatigued.”
The removal of stress or discomfort
“I just need some rest from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.”
An object that is used to support something
“Find a shoulder rest that provides you with comfort and good support when playing the violin or viola.”
The cessation of life and all associated processes
A part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed
A bag of cloth stuffed with soft material, used as a comfortable support
A break from work
A small mat or coaster used to rest a beverage on, often made of paper and used in bars
The state or quality of being superfluous
A rest stop or break during a journey
A brief slumber or repose, often occurring after regular waking hours
The part of a piece of furniture for one's arm to rest
A horizontal bar which can be held, serving as a support or guard
The action of delaying or moving at a slow pace
To relax or be at ease
“I will need to rest at some stage to regain my stamina and energy.”
To cease or cause to cease from motion or exertion
“Work hard until the end of the day. Then you can rest.”
To place for support or steadying
“This is the kind of swanky establishment where they even have little stools for you to rest your handbag on.”
(rest on/upon) To be based on
“Classification appears to rest upon too narrow a foundation when it is chiefly based on structure.”
To be placed or supported so as to stay in a specified position
“The awkward way his hands would rest on the keyboard would result in many accidental clicks.”
To remain or be left in a specified condition
“Parents can rest assured that their child will be given the best education available at this school.”
To stay in the same place, position or level
To be fixed or permanently incorporated with something
To come to rest after a descent from above
To delay action until a particular time or event
To engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation
To be in contact with and supported by something
(of a deceased person) To be buried in a particular place
To give someone or something a rest or break
To rest or hover on the surface of a liquid or in the air
To provide an educational or philosophical foundation for
To discontinue or stop doing something
To recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness
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