rest

/ɹɛst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: rests · resting · rested

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự giải thoát khỏi công việc hoặc hoạt động bằng cách ngủ

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Noun

Examples

I need to get a good rest tonight; I was up late last night.

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

Meaning · English

Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bất kỳ sự giảm nhẹ nào từ sự cố gắng; một trạng thái yên tĩnh và thư giãn

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Noun

Examples

We took a rest at the top of the hill to get our breath back.

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

Meaning · English

To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ngừng lại từ hành động, chuyển động, công việc hoặc thực hiện bất kỳ loại nào; dừng lại

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Verb

Examples

My day's work is over; now I will rest.

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

Meaning · English

To come to a pause or an end; end.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dừng lại hoặc kết thúc; kết thúc

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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.