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rest · verb /rest/Full view
Nouns: rest, unrest, restlessness
Adjectives: restless, restful
Verbs: rest
Adverbs: restlessly
rest
B1 I to relax or sleep because you are tired after an activity or because you are ill
Dictionary examples:

The doctor told him that he should rest for a few days.

Pete's resting after his long drive.

Learner example:

The weather was particularly sunny there, so we decided to eat an ice-cream and to rest a little. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Italian)

rest your eyes/feet/legs, etc.
B2 to stop using your eyes/feet/legs, etc. for a while because they are tired
Dictionary example:

He looked away from the computer screen to rest his eyes.

rest (sth) on/against, etc.
C2 If something rests somewhere, or if you rest it somewhere, it is supported by something else.
Dictionary example:

She rested her elbows on the table.

Learner example:

This masterpiece, painted in shocking colors on an enormous canvas, shows an Indian, completely out of proportion, sitting on the ground and resting his head on his arms. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)

rest · noun /rest/
Nouns: rest, unrest, restlessness
Adjectives: restless, restful
Verbs: rest
Adverbs: restlessly
the rest
A2 the part of something that remains, or the others that remain
Dictionary examples:

Two students are in the library and the rest are in the classroom.

I'll keep a third of the money and the rest is for you.

Do you have anything planned for the rest of the day?

Learner example:

Bring a pencil and some paper, the teacher will give us the rest of the material. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

rest
A2 C or U a period of time when you relax or sleep
Dictionary examples:

Why don't you take a rest?

I have to get some rest.

After walking a few miles, we stopped for a rest.

Learner example:

My doctor told me that I should get more rest. (Key English Test; A2; Czech)

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