rest

/rɛst/ verb A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

To stop working or doing an activity to relax and regain energy.

💡 "Rest" means to stop working or doing something to relax.

Example Sentences

I need to rest after a long day at work .

I need to rest after my long walk .

I need to rest after walking for a long time .

Word in Context

After work , Anna sits on the sofa and reads a book . She rests for thirty minutes because she feels tired . Then she makes a cup of tea and sits by the window . She will go to bed early and wake up ready for the next day .

Common Phrases

rest at home rest for a while

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