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rest n. [
remainder, balance, residual, residue, residuum] something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance"
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rest v. not move; be in a resting position
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rest v. [
breathe, catch one's breath, take a breather] take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
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rest n. [
ease, repose, relaxation] freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
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rest v. give a rest to; "He rested his bad leg"; "Rest the dogs for a moment"
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