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'rests'

[remainder.n.01] as in: something left after other parts have been taken away

Examples:
there was no remainder
he threw away the rest
he took what he wanted and I got the balance

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[rest.n.02] as in: freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

Examples:
took his repose by the swimming pool

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[respite.n.04] as in: a pause for relaxation

Examples:
people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests

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[rest.n.04] as in: a state of inaction

Examples:
a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon

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[rest.n.05] as in: euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

Examples:
she was laid to rest beside her husband
they had to put their family pet to sleep

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[rest.n.06] as in: a support on which things can be put

Examples:
the gun was steadied on a special rest

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[rest.n.07] as in: a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

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[rest.v.01] as in: not move; be in a resting position

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[rest.v.02] as in: take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

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[rest.v.03] as in: give a rest to

Examples:
He rested his bad leg
Rest the dogs for a moment

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[lie.v.06] as in: have a place in relation to something else

Examples:
The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
The responsibility rests with the Allies

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[rest.v.05] as in: be at rest

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[stay.v.01] as in: stay the same; remain in a certain state

Examples:
The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it
rest assured
stay alone
He remained unmoved by her tears
The bad weather continued for another week

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[rest.v.07] as in: be inherent or innate in

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[rest.v.08] as in: put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

Examples:
Rest your head on my shoulder

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[perch.v.01] as in: sit, as on a branch

Examples:
The birds perched high in the tree

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[pillow.v.01] as in: rest on or as if on a pillow

Examples:
pillow your head

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[rest.v.11] as in: be inactive, refrain from acting

Examples:
The committee is resting over the summer