All Definitions for Rest
Below are all the dictionary definitions of rest:
1Relief from work or activity by sleeping
2Sleep.
3Any relief from exertion
4A state of quiet and relaxation.
5Peace
6Freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances
7Tranquility.
8A state of inactivity
9A state of little or no motion
10A state of completion.
11A final position after death. Also, death itself: "Not alone, not alone would I go to my rest in the heart of the love..." -- George William Russell ("Love")
12A pause of a specified length in a piece of music.
13A written symbol indicating such a pause in a musical score such as in sheet music.
14Absence of motion.
15A stick with a U-, V- or X-shaped head used to support the tip of a cue when the cue ball is otherwise out of reach.
16Any object designed to be used to support something else.
17A projection from the right side of the cuirass of armour, serving to support the lance.
18A place where one may rest, either temporarily, as in an inn, or permanently, as, in an abode.
19A short pause in reading poetry
20A caesura.
21The striking of a balance at regular intervals in a running account. Often, specifically, the intervals after which compound interest is added to capital.
22A set or game at tennis.
23To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind
24Stop
25Desist
26Be without motion.
27To come to a pause or an end
28End.
29To be free from that which harasses or disturbs
30Be quiet or still
31Be undisturbed.
32To put into a state of rest.
33To stay, remain, be situated, or belong to.
34To rely or depend on.
35To lean, lie, or lay.
36To complete one's active advocacy in a trial or other proceeding, and thus to wait for the outcome (however, one is still generally available to answer questions, etc.)
37To sleep
38Slumber.
39To lie dormant.
40To sleep the final sleep
41Sleep in death
42Die
43Be dead.
44To be satisfied
45To acquiesce.
46That which remains.
47Those not included in a proposition or description
48The remainder
49Others.
50A surplus held as a reserved fund by a bank to equalize its dividends, etc.
51In the Bank of England, the balance of assets above liabilities.
52To continue to be, remain, be left in a certain way.
53To keep a certain way.
54To arrest.
55Acronym of representational state transfer. [(software architecture) A way of providing interoperability between computer systems on the Internet based on textual representations of Web resources and a predefined set of stateless operations.]
56Acronym of Revised Extended Standard Theory.
About antonyms for rest
Finding the right antonym for rest helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Relief from work or activity by sleeping", rest has 2 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. Change is the most direct opposite in most situations. Move works well when the context calls for a more nuanced contrast.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for rest, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.