Rest

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NOUN

something left after other parts have been taken away

freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

a pause for relaxation

a state of inaction

euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

a support on which things can be put

a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

VERB

not move

take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

give a rest to

have a place in relation to something else

be at rest

stay the same

be inherent or innate in

put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

sit, as on a branch

rest on or as if on a pillow

be inactive, refrain from acting

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