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  • 1rest — rest1 rester, n. /rest/, n. 1. the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep: a good night s rest. 2. refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labor: to allow an hour for rest. 3. relief or freedom, esp. from anything that wearies, troubles, or… …

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  • 2rest — I. /rɛst / (say rest) noun 1. the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep: a good night s rest. 2. refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labour: to allow an hour for rest. 3. relief or freedom, especially from anything that wearies,… …

  • 3rest — I [[t]rɛst[/t]] n. 1) the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep 2) refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labor 3) relief or freedom, esp. from trouble, anxiety, etc 4) a period or interval of inactivity, repose, solitude, or tranquillity… …

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  • 4rest room — rest rooms also restroom N COUNT In a restaurant, theatre, or other public place, a rest room is a room with a toilet for customers to use. [AM] (in BRIT, usually use toilet) …

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  • 5rest — 1. v. & n. v. 1 intr. cease, abstain, or be relieved from exertion, action, movement, or employment; be tranquil. 2 intr. be still or asleep, esp. to refresh oneself or recover strength. 3 tr. give relief or repose to; allow to rest (a chair to… …

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  • 6rest — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German rasta rest and perhaps to Old High German ruowa calm Date: before 12th century 1. repose, sleep; specifically a bodily state characterized by minimal functional and… …

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  • 7rest period — noun a pause for relaxation people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests • Syn: ↑respite, ↑rest, ↑relief • Derivationally related forms: ↑rest (for: ↑rest) …

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  • 8place — 1. noun 1) an ideal place for dinner Syn: location, site, spot, setting, position, situation, area, region, locale; venue; technical locus 2) foreign places Syn: country …

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  • 9place — 1. noun 1) an ideal place for dinner Syn: location, site, spot, setting, position, situation, area, region, locale, venue 2) foreign places Syn: country …

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  • 10Rest area — Rest stop redirects here. For the film, see Rest Stop (film). For the Stephen King story, see Rest Stop (short story). Lay by redirects here. For the form of installment purchase, see Layaway. Rest area on northbound Interstate 81 at milepost 262 …

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