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.

  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.

  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.

Synonyms: break, repose, time off, cradle, support, peace, peace, quiet

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