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Noun An instance or period of resting repose sleep ease leisure relaxation slumber doze inactivity nap respite shut-eye siesta lie-down snooze bed catnapping decompression dozing kip napping resting slumbering snoozing zs z's breathing space calm idleness me-time somnolence stillness time off time out tranquillityUK zizz calmness cessation comfort composure cutoff downtime dreaminess halt hush letup lull motionlessness peace quiescence quiet quietude recreation refreshment relief silence standstill stop tranquilityUS forty winks period of relaxation period of repose coffee break “Three weeks' rest has helped Richards' body heal but he will wear a protector behind the wheel.” Noun The remaining people or things; the others balance remainder residue remains remnant others remnants excess residuum rump superfluity surplus difference extra leavings leftovers overflow overspill remaining number remaining part remaining quantity number left over those left additional material additional people dregs dross heel orts overplus part left over quantity left over residual residum additional things extra material extra people extra things odds and ends number that is left over part that is left over quantity that is left over bottom of barrel “Add the remaining pod with the rest of the ingredients and bring to the boil.” Noun An object that is used to support something base stand support holder prop shelf stay trestle frame rack bed brace bracket foundation hook pedestal plinth tripod foot substructure basis bottom footing ground groundwork pediment pillar seat seating “A shoulder rest.” Noun A motionless state inactivity stationary motionlessness a halt a standstill a stop “The rate at which the motor can be started from rest without losing steps is known as the 'starting' or 'pull-in' rate.” Noun A pause or interval break pause breather holiday interval interlude intermission stop vacation halt lull recess respite cessation vacay time off breathing space time out “I was in need of a short rest from work.” Noun Relief or refreshment comfort cure ease refreshment release relief abatement balm deliverance mitigation remedy solace alleviation assuagement easement palliation “Some rest from the intense concentration.” Verb Cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength relax doze idle nap sleep laze repose snooze loll lounge slumber unbend drowse loaf pause unwind catnap ease off ease up kip let up lie down flop have a break luxuriate sit down slack off slow down slump take a break take it easy do nothing take a rest bask be at leisure be calm de-stress sit back stand down take time off kick back outspan take five zizz breathe dream go to bed have a nap have a siesta mellow out nod refresh yourself slack slacken spell take a nap take a siesta unlax veg out chill out get some shut-eye have a breather have a kip have a snooze lie still snatch forty winks take a breather be comfortable catch some Zs compose oneself get some kip have forty winks let down lie by refresh oneself stretch out take ten take your ease wind down be at ease have a rest put feet up take life easy take time out put your feet up “He said his drive was far too long and he needed to rest up before the next morning.” Verb To place for support or steadying lay lean place prop sit stand support balance put repose set steady position prop up roost settle uphold be quiet be supported lie still stand still stretch out “He adjusted his position to rest his arm against the chair beside him and motioned toward her.” Verb To depend or rely hang base depend ground lie predicate turn hinge rely reside bottom count depend on establish found hinge on rely on turn on be based on be dependent on be founded on be grounded in centre on hang on pivot on revolve around be contingent be contingent on be dependent be founded be supported be upheld be based be seated on “Classification seems to me to rest upon too narrow a foundation when it is chiefly based on structure.” Verb Be placed or supported so as to stay in a specified position lie recline repose sit be be laid be placed be supported be positioned be supported by be propped up by “John had his knees drawn up halfway to his chest and his arms were resting on the top of them.” Verb Remain or be left in a specified condition remain keep stay continue to be carry on being go on being persist in being “Parents can rest assured that any child who logs on to this site will be out of mischief for at least an hour.” Verb To cease or cause to cease from motion or exertion stop cease halt stay desist discontinue break off have a break knock off take a breather come to a standstill “They rested only once that morning.” Find more words! 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