rested

UK: /ˈrɛstɪd/

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rest¹ /rɛst/   n. 

1. the refreshing quiet of sleep or ease:
   [uncountable] He needs rest and relaxation after all that work.
2. relief or freedom, esp. from something troublesome:
   [uncountable] The racket continued without rest.
3. a period of time of sleep, ease, etc.:
   [countable] The children took a short rest in the afternoon.
4. the stopping or absence of motion: [countable; usually singular]
   The ball rolled and then came to a rest.
   [uncountable] a state of rest.
5. Music and Dance [countable]
   • a rhythmic period of silence between tones.
   • a mark or sign indicating it.
6. a device by which something is supported:
   [countable] padded rests for one's arms.

v. 

7. to refresh oneself, as by sleeping, lying down, or being at ease: [no object]
   rested for a few hours on the couch.
   [~ + object]
   rested his aching body in a hot tub.
8. [no object] to be dead.
9. to stop moving;
   stop:
   [no object] The ball rested just a few inches from the hole.
10. to remain without further notice:
    [no object] Why don't you let the matter rest?
11. to (cause to) lie, sit, lean, or be set: [no object]
    His arm rested on the table.
    [~ + object]
    He rested his arm on her shoulder.
12. to rely;
    to (cause to) be founded: [~ + on/upon + object]
    His whole argument rests on false assumptions.
    [~ + object + on/upon + object]
    rested his arguments on false assumptions.
13. to be found;
    belong:
    [not: be + ~-ing* ~ + with + object] The blame rests with them.
14. to be fixed on something, as a gaze:
    [~ + on/upon + object] His gaze rested on her medallion.
15. Law to bring to an end the introduction of evidence in a case: [no object]
    Your Honor, the defense rests.
    [~ + object]
    Your Honor, the defense rests its case.

Idioms

16. Idioms at rest:
    • in a state of repose, as in sleep.
    • dead.
    • not active;
      not in motion.
    • free from worry;
      tranquil.
17. Idioms lay to rest:
    • to bury (a dead body): [lay + object + to + ~]
      They laid him to rest.
      [lay + to + ~ + object]
      They laid to rest many brave soldiers.
    • to relieve the fear of: [lay + object + to + ~]
      They laid most of my fears to rest.
      [lay + to + ~ + object]
      They laid to rest most of my fears.

rest² /rɛst/   n. [the + ~]

1. the part that remains;
   remainder:
   [used with a singular verb] The first part was hard, but the rest was easy.
2. the others:
   [used with a plural verb] All the rest are going.

v. [not: be + ~-ing* ~ + adjective (+ that clause)]

3. to continue to be:
   Rest assured that all is well.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

rest¹  (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 disturbs.
4. a period or interval of inactivity, repose, solitude, or tranquillity:
   to go away for a rest.
5. mental or spiritual calm;
   tranquillity.
6. the repose of death:
   eternal rest.
7. cessation or absence of motion:
   to bring a machine to rest.
8. Music and Dance
   • an interval of silence between tones.
   • a mark or sign indicating it.
9. Poetry [Pros.] a short pause within a line;
   caesura.
10. a place that provides shelter or lodging for travelers, as an inn.
11. any stopping or resting place:
    a roadside rest for weary hikers.
12. a piece or thing for something to rest on:
    a hand rest.
13. a supporting device;
    support.
14. Games [Billiards, Pool.] bridge¹ (def. 14).
15. at rest:
    • in a state of repose, as in sleep.
    • dead.
    • quiescent;
      inactive;
      not in motion:
      the inertia of an object at rest.
    • free from worry;
      tranquil:
      Nothing could put his mind at rest.
16. lay to rest:
    • to inter (a dead body);
      bury:
      He was laid to rest last Thursday.
    • to allay, suppress, or appease.

v.i. 

17. to refresh oneself, as by sleeping, lying down, or relaxing.
18. to relieve weariness by cessation of exertion or labor.
19. to be at ease;
    have tranquillity or peace.
20. to repose in death.
21. to be quiet or still.
22. to cease from motion, come to rest;
    stop.
23. to become or remain inactive.
24. to stay as is or remain without further action or notice:
    to let a matter rest.
25. to lie, sit, lean, or be set:
    His arm rested on the table.
26. Agriculture to lie fallow or unworked:
    to let land rest.
27. to be imposed as a burden or responsibility (usually fol. by on or upon).
28. to rely (usually fol. by on or upon).
29. to be based or founded (usually fol. by on or upon).
30. to be found;
    belong;
    reside (often fol. by with):
    The blame rests with them.
31. to be present;
    dwell;
    linger (usually fol. by on or upon):
    A sunbeam rests upon the altar.
32. to be fixed or directed on something, as the eyes, a gaze, etc.
33. Law to terminate voluntarily the introduction of evidence in a case.

v.t. 

34. to give rest to;
    refresh with rest:
    to rest oneself.
35. to lay or place for rest, ease, or support:
    to rest one's back against a tree.
36. to direct (as the eyes):
    to rest one's eyes on someone.
37. to base, or let depend, as on some ground of reliance.
38. to bring to rest;
    halt;
    stop.
39. Law to terminate voluntarily the introduction of evidence on:
    to rest one's case.

• bef. 900; (noun, nominal) Middle English, Old English; akin to German Rast; (verb, verbal) Middle English resten, Old English restan; akin to German rasten

rest′er, n. 
Synonyms

• 7. stop, halt, standstill.

rest²  (rest), n. 

1. the part that is left or remains;
   remainder:
   The rest of the students are in the corridor.
2. the others:
   All the rest are going.
3. British Terms, Business surplus (defs. 1, 2).

v.i. 

4. to continue to be;
   remain as specified:
   Rest assured that all is well.

• Middle French reste, noun, nominal derivative of rester
• Latin restāre to remain standing, equivalent. to re- re- + stāre to stand; (noun, nominal) late Middle English
• Middle French rester to remain
• (verb, verbal) late Middle English resten to remain due or unpaid 1375–1425

rest³  (rest), n. [Armor.]

1. a support for a lance;
   lance rest.

• aphetic variant of arrest 1490–1500

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

rest / rɛst/ noun

1. relaxation from exertion or labour
2. (as modifier): a rest period
3. repose; sleep
4. any relief or refreshment, as from worry or something troublesome
5. calm; tranquillity
6. death regarded as repose: eternal rest
7. cessation from motion
8. at rest ⇒ not moving; still
9. calm; tranquil
10. dead
11. asleep
12. a pause or interval
13. a mark in a musical score indicating a pause of specific duration
14. a pause in or at the end of a line; caesura
15. a shelter or lodging: a seaman's rest
16. a thing or place on which to put something for support or to steady it; prop
17. any of various special poles used as supports for the cue in shots that cannot be made using the hand as a support
18. come to rest ⇒ to slow down and stop
19. lay to rest ⇒ to bury (a dead person)
20. set someone's mind at rest ⇒ to reassure someone or settle someone's mind

verb

1. to take or give rest, as by sleeping, lying down, etc
2. to place or position (oneself, etc) for rest or relaxation
3. (transitive) to place or position for support or steadying: to rest one's elbows on the table
4. (intransitive) to be at ease; be calm
5. to cease or cause to cease from motion or exertion; halt
6. (intransitive) to remain without further attention or action: let the matter rest
7. to direct (one's eyes) or (of one's eyes) to be directed: her eyes rested on the sleeping child
8. to depend or cause to depend; base; rely: the whole argument rests on one crucial fact
9. to put (pastry) in, or (of pastry) to be left in, a cool place to allow the gluten to contract
10. (intr; followed by with, on, upon, etc) to be a responsibility (of): it rests with us to apportion blame
11. to finish the introduction of evidence in (a case)
12. rest on one's laurels ⇒
    See laurel9
13. rest on one's oars ⇒ to stop doing anything for a time

Etymology: Old English ræst, reste, of Germanic origin; related to Gothic rasta a mile, Old Norse röst mile

ˈrester noun

rest / rɛst/ noun the rest ⇒

1. something left or remaining; remainder
2. the others: the rest of the world

verb

1. (copula) to continue to be (as specified); remain: rest assured

Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French rester to remain, from Latin rēstāre, from re- + stāre to stand