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rest
/ɹɛst/
noun
(of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
"I need to get a good rest tonight; I was up late last night."
Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
"We took a rest at the top of the hill to get our breath back."
Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
"It was nice to have a rest from the phone ringing when I unplugged it for a while."
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