rest
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rests · resting · rested
Sense 1
Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
Sự giải thoát khỏi công việc hoặc hoạt động bằng cách ngủ
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
Bất kỳ sự giảm nhẹ nào từ sự cố gắng; một trạng thái yên tĩnh và thư giãn
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
Ngừng lại từ hành động, chuyển động, công việc hoặc thực hiện bất kỳ loại nào; dừng lại
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To come to a pause or an end; end.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rest” mean?
Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
Is “rest” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.