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rests

Pronunciation: [rɛsts]

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Learn how to use rests in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to stop moving or to take a break. When you rest, you give your body a chance to relax and get energy back. It’s like when you stop playing to catch your breath.

Example

After a long day at school, I often rest on the couch for a while.

Example

He doesn't rest well; he keeps working even when he’s tired.

Example

Do you rest after your exercise?

Context: “placement”

(verb) to be fixed in a certain position or to stay in one place. This means something is lying or settled somewhere, like when you put down your book on the table and it rests there.

Example

The cat rests comfortably on the warm windowsill.

Example

My bag didn’t rest on the table; it fell to the floor instead.

Example

Where does the trophy rest when it’s not being used?

Context: “pause”

(noun) a period of time when you stop working or playing to take a break. It’s when you take a short break to relax or catch your breath, like during a game or while studying.

Example

We took a short rest during our hike up the mountain.

Example

There was no rest for the weary; the work kept going all day.

Example

How long is the rest in between your classes?

How to pronounce rests

Pronunciation: [rɛsts]

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