rest
Definition
1.- (of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep. 2.- Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation. 3.- Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
Pronunciation
/ɹɛst/
Explanation
1.- I need to get a good rest tonight; I was up late last night. 2.- We took a rest at the top of the hill to get our breath back. 3.- It was nice to have a rest from the phone ringing when I unplugged it for a while.
Details
- Category: Verbs
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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