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Meanings of rest in English

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

Portuguese
resíduo
Catalan
romanalla
Spanish
restante

Something left after other parts have been taken away.

resíduo
Synonyms
Examples for "sleep"
Examples for "sleep"
1
Several months ago a new prisoner was moved into the sleep house.
Breakfast at Tiffany's
2
Bad sleep can lead to a host of health problems, Smagula said.
Reuters
3
It may be best to sleep on a particular problem or concern!
The South African
4
However, a clear effect of sleep deprivation on aggressive behaviors remains unclear.
Pubmed
5
They sleep for seven months of the year - often in groups.
The Irish Times
1
A thrust of the trident gave the quietus to the vanquished foe.
The Wonders of Instinct: Chapters in the Psychology of Insects
2
With this quietus they left for Tecumseh, four miles distant from us.
A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences of Laura S. Havilan...
3
When that is finished, some simple thing will give me my quietus.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17
4
At present, however, it was probable the enemy had a temporary quietus.
Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists
5
Not fifty paces from the river bank Henry Sedley received his quietus.
Sir Mortimer: A Novel
1
And now their thoughts were set on the place of eternal rest.
Observations on the Mussulmauns of India / Descriptive of Their ...
2
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and may everlasting light shine upon them.
Radio NZ
3
He has entered into the eternal rest, while we are bowed with sorrow.
Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and ...
4
Now I hasten hence unto my eternal rest with my fathers.
The Legends of the Jews — Volume 2
5
O Eternal One, I commit my soul into thy eternal rest.
The Life of James Renwick / A Historical Sketch Of His Life, Lab...
1
They seemed to be in the first hour of the eternal sleep.
The Wandering Jew — Volume 11
2
In just a slightly stronger dose it brought the eternal sleep itself.
Blood and Bone
3
The promise of eternal sleep is not sweet to a live man.
Wise or Otherwise
4
She has earned that beautiful, eternal sleep which alone brings perfect peace.
Bought and Paid For; From the Play of George Broadhurst
5
And in a few days-whocould say?-perhapseternal sleep somewhere near Lens.
Now It Can Be Told
Portuguese
repouso
Catalan
repòs

Freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

repouso
Portuguese
repouso
Catalan
pausa
Spanish
descanso

A pause for relaxation.

repouso
Usage of rest in English
1
OPINION:The peoples of Ireland and the rest of Europe are deeply connected.
The Irish Times
2
They cannot continue on this way much longer without rest and water.
Tuck
3
However, the rest of the national daily market suffered a tough October.
The Guardian
4
The rest is history; 40 million album sales and, of course, tragedy.
The Irish Times
5
The company resumed its forced march after a short ten minutes' rest.
The Sword of Shannara
6
Scots, for example, offer free higher education, unlike the rest of Britain.
Reuters
7
Malta had stemmed the Turkish tide; Europe could rest easy once more.
The Information Officer
8
The Irish market mirrored what was happening in the rest of Europe.
The Irish Times
9
She cried, of course, and said yes, and the rest is history.
Skinny italian: eat it and enjoy it
10
Plunge in cold water, drain and leave to rest for 15 minutes.
The Guardian
11
A prosecutor said the government expected to rest its case on Wednesday.
Reuters
12
It was a good defensible position; they could afford a short rest.
Blameless
13
The second is how important we are to the rest of Europe.
The Irish Times
14
She needs lots of rest, good food, as little stress as possible.
Family album
15
The lemon was squeezed; the girls left the rest in the gutter.
Father Goriot
16
But why are American business schools so far ahead of the rest?
The Irish Times