rest
Translation
to rest, to relax, to place
Examples
You need to rest for a while.
You need to rest for a while.
He rested his head on the pillow.
He rested his head on the pillow.
Grammar Patterns
(( )) to stop work or activity to relax You need to rest for a while.
((sth.)) ((on sth.)) to place (sth.) on (sth.) for support He rested his head on the pillow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relax, repose, unwind; Antonyms: work, toil
Etymology
From Old English 'ræst', meaning 'rest, sleep, quiet'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'rest stop' on a motorway—a place to stop and relax before continuing.