Definitions
There are 18 meanings of the word
Rests.
Rests - as a noun
Something left after other parts have been taken away
Example: "There was no remainder"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balance11remainder12residual9residue8residuum11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
component15component partconstituent13part6portion9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
Example: "Took his repose by the swimming pool"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ease4relaxation17repose8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inactivity18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A pause for relaxation
Example: "People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relief9respite9rest periodHypernyms (Closely Related)
break11intermission14interruption14pause7suspension12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A state of inaction
Example: "A body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon"
Euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
Example: "She was laid to rest beside her husband"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eternal resteternal sleepquietus16sleep7A support on which things can be put
Example: "The gun was steadied on a special rest"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
support11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
musical notationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rests - as a verb
Take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breathe12catch one's breathtake a breatherGive a rest to
Example: "He rested his bad leg"
Have a place in relation to something else
Example: "The fate of bosnia lies in the hands of the west"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lie3Be at rest
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
recline9recumbrepose8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
be activeStay the same; remain in a certain state
Example: "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remain8stay7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
Example: "Rest your head on my shoulder"
Sit, as on a branch
Example: "The birds perched high in the tree"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perch12roost5Be inactive, refrain from acting
Example: "The committee is resting over the summer"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She rests her head on the pillow and falls asleep."
"The cat often rests on the windowsill and watches birds outside."
"He rests his hand on her shoulder and offers his support."
"The dog rests in its bed and curls up for a nap."
"After working all day, she finally rests and relaxes in the evening."
Word Game Points
Is RESTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rests is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RESTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is RESTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rests is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRESTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is RESTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rests is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRESTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
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