Rest meaning in English

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Definition

to rest: to lie down, to relax, to take it easy, to sleep verb
I need to rest, I've been working all day and I am exhausted.
(I need some) rest: (I need) some relaxation, a break, a holiday, some leisure time noun
(I'm going to play tennis for) the rest (of the day): (I'm going to play tennis for) the remainder, what's left of (of the day) noun
(some are mine), the rest of them (are yours): (some are mine), the others, the remaining ones (are yours)

Examples

  • "The rest of the party looked on in horror before continuing with the barbecue."
  • "The availabilities of the rest of the staff for Horatio's party"
  • "That's where I want to live the rest of my life."
  • "Good luck with the rest of the tour!"
  • "That harrowing experience gave me a new perspective on the nature of my own life, and how I want to spend the rest of it."
  • "Well how did you find the rest of the staff?"
  • "Do not check the rest of your inbox."
  • "The rest is an insidious attempt to ruin my reputation."
  • "Anyway, I really appreciate the opportunity to pursue this type of unorthodox training at the company's expense, and I heartily recommend to the rest of the staff to follow through and do something similar."
  • "Here's your chance to get away from all the hubbub back in San Francisco for a little bit of well-deserved rest and relaxation!"
  • "Other times, I feel like I could travel for the rest of my life."
  • "Bruno : How did you find the rest of the staff?"
  • "Conductor : Alright buddy, why don't you just keep quiet and enjoy the rest of the tour?"
  • "Why would I spend the rest of my days unhappy?"
  • "Enjoy the rest of the Carnival."
  • "England is pretty far away from the rest of Europe."
  • "The rest of us have decided that the Delavigne Corporation is a quality investment that may in fact have long-term potential."
  • "I very much look forward to doing business with him as well as with the rest of the Delavigne team in the future."
  • "Donna : Bruno, if you're having such a hard time making decisions, why don't I do the deciding for the rest of the trip?"

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