Rest ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Rest ( verb )

1. To take a break or pause.
2. To cease work or activity.
3. To recline or lie down.
4. To be at peace or in a state of rest.
5. To rely or depend on someone or something.

Origin:

From old english restan to rest, from proto-germanic restaną to cause to rest.

Examples:

1. She decided to rest for a while.
2. The workers decided to rest.
3. He decided to rest his head on a pillow.
4. The mind and body needed to rest.
5. She decided to rest her fate on her lucky star.

(As a noun)

Rest ( noun )

1. To take a break or pause.
2. To cease work or activity.
3. To recline or lie down.
4. To be at peace or in a state of rest.
5. To rely or depend on someone or something.

Origin:

From old english restan to rest, from proto-germanic restaną to cause to rest.

Examples:

1. She decided to rest for a while.
2. The workers decided to rest.
3. He decided to rest his head on a pillow.
4. The mind and body needed to rest.
5. She decided to rest her fate on her lucky star.