word
Rest
Rehst
/ˈrɛst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
rest
Dictionary meaning
Freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility).
Examples
- The gun was steadied on a special rest.
- I was laid to rest beneath my favorite tree.
Synonyms: relaxation
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