How do you use "rest" in a sentence?

You should rest if you're not feeling well. I'll finish the rest of the work tomorrow. Rest assured, we'll take care of everything.

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Q: What does "rest" mean?

To relax or sleep; the remaining part of something Rest has two main meanings: to relax, cease work, or sleep to recover energy; and the remaining part of something (the rest of the day). 'Rest assured' is an expression meaning 'be confident.' As a verb, it can also mean to be placed or supported on something.

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Meaning: To relax or sleep; the remaining part of something

休息；其余的

descansar; el resto

休む；残り

쉬다; 나머지

Rest has two main meanings: to relax, cease work, or sleep to recover energy; and the remaining part of something (the rest of the day). 'Rest assured' is an expression meaning 'be confident.' As a verb, it can also mean to be placed or supported on something.

rest有两个主要含义：放松、停止工作或睡觉以恢复精力；以及某物的剩余部分（一天的剩余时间）。'Rest assured'是一个表达，意思是'请放心'。作为动词，它也可以意味着放置或支撑在某物上。

Rest tiene dos significados principales: relajarse, dejar de trabajar o dormir para recuperar energía; y la parte restante de algo (el resto del día). «Rest assured» es una expresión que significa «ten por seguro». Como verbo, también puede significar estar colocado o apoyado en algo.

restには2つの主な意味があります：エネルギーを回復するためにリラックスする、仕事をやめる、または眠る；そして何かの残りの部分（一日の残り）。「Rest assured」は「安心してください」という意味の表現です。動詞としては、何かの上に置かれる、または支えられるという意味もあります。

Rest에는 두 가지 주요 의미가 있습니다. 하나는 에너지를 회복하기 위해 쉬거나 일을 멈추거나 잠을 자는 것이고, 다른 하나는 무언가의 나머지 부분(the rest of the day)입니다. 'Rest assured'는 '안심하세요'라는 뜻의 표현입니다. 동사로는 어딘가에 놓이거나 기대어 있다는 의미로도 쓰입니다.

Examples

You should rest if you're not feeling well.
如果你感觉不舒服，应该休息一下。
Deberías descansar si no te encuentras bien.
体調が悪いなら休んだ方がいいですよ。
몸이 안 좋으면 쉬는 게 좋겠어요.
I'll finish the rest of the work tomorrow.
我明天会完成剩下的工作。
Terminaré el resto del trabajo mañana.
残りの仕事は明日終わらせます。
나머지 일은 내일 끝내겠습니다.
Rest assured, we'll take care of everything.
请放心，我们会处理好一切的。
Ten por seguro que nos ocuparemos de todo.
ご安心ください、すべて私たちが対応いたします。
안심하세요, 모든 것을 저희가 처리하겠습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'rest' meaning 'repose, sleep', from Proto-Germanic '*rastō'. The sense of 'remainder' comes from a different word — Old French 'reste' from Latin 'restare' (to remain).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal