Rest
/ɹɛst/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:4 ptsWWF:4 pts4 letters
Definition of Rest
noun
- (of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
"I need to get a good rest tonight; I was up late last night."
- Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
"We took a rest at the top of the hill to get our breath back."
- Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
"It was nice to have a rest from the phone ringing when I unplugged it for a while."
- (of an object or concept) A state of inactivity; a state of little or no motion; a state of completion.
"Now that we're all in agreement, we can put that issue to rest."
- A final position after death.
"She was laid to rest in the village cemetery."
Anagrams of Rest
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
breakreposetime offcradlesupportpeacequietroosilencestillnesstranquilitysleepslumber
ANTONYMS
activitymotion