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Synonyms of rest

32 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for rest is break. Other synonyms of rest are repose, lave and sleep. The opposite of rest is activity.

Synonyms and similar words for rest

nounRelief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.

nounAny relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.

  • breakA rest or pause, usually from work.
  • reposeTemporary cessation from activity to rest and recover, especially in the form of sleep; rest; (countable) an instance...
  • time offA period of time where one is not required to work.

nounPeace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.

nounAny object designed to be used to support something else.

  • cradleA rest for the receiver of a telephone, or for certain computer hardware.
  • support

verbTo cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.

  • have a breather
  • pauseTo take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
  • take a breakTo have a short rest period in one's work, studies, or other activities (This entry is a translation hub.).
  • take time offTo take time off from employment; to cease working temporarily.
  • take time outTo temporarily suspend an activity in order to do something else.

verbTo stay, remain, be situated, or belong to.

  • be
  • lieTo rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
  • remainTo be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.
  • reside
  • stayTo rest; depend; rely.
  • seatTo put an object into a place where it will rest; to fix; to set firm.

verbTo be based on; to rely on something for proof or explanation.

  • relaxTo relieve (someone or someone's mind) of stress; to enable to rest; to calm down.

verbTo lean, lie, or lay.

  • layTo place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
  • leanTo rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc.

nounThat which remains.

  • laveThat which is left over; a remainder, a remnant, the rest.
  • remainder

verbGive rest to.

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Opposite of rest

nounAbsence of motion.

  • motionA change whereby something goes from one place to another; a state of progression from one place to another; a change...

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Meaning of rest

  1. noun Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
  2. noun Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
  3. noun Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.

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Questions about synonyms of rest

What is another word for rest?
Rest has 32 synonyms on Word.ws, such as break, repose, lave and sleep.
What is the opposite of rest?
The opposite of rest is activity.
What does rest mean?
Rest means relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.

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