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rest

/ɹɛst/
noun
  1. (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."

    Similar: sleep, slumber

  2. 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."

    Similar: break, repose, time off

  3. 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."

    Similar: peace, quiet, roo, silence, stillness

Synonymsbreak, repose, time off, cradle, support, peace
Antonymsactivity, motion

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