Definition of rests

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • rests is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • rests is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • rests is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 5

Definition of rests


  • sit, as on a branch (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. perch
    2. roost
  • stay the same; remain in a certain state (verb)

    Examples

    1. rest assured

    Synonyms

    1. remain
    2. stay
  • euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) (noun)

    Examples

    1. she was laid to rest beside her husband

    Synonyms

    1. eternal rest
    2. eternal sleep
    3. quietus
    4. sleep
  • take a short break from one's activities in order to relax (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. breathe
    2. catch one's breath
    3. take a breather
  • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. ease
    2. relaxation
    3. repose
  • rest on or as if on a pillow (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. pillow
  • something left after other parts have been taken away (noun)

    Examples

    1. he threw away the rest

    Synonyms

    1. balance
    2. remainder
    3. residual
    4. residue
    5. residuum
  • a pause for relaxation (noun)

    Examples

    1. people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests

    Synonyms

    1. relief
    2. respite
    3. rest period
  • be inherent or innate in (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. repose
    2. reside
  • have a place in relation to something else (verb)

    Examples

    1. The responsibility rests with the Allies

    Synonyms

    1. lie
  • a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration (noun)
  • a state of inaction (noun)

    Examples

    1. a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon
  • a support on which things can be put (noun)

    Examples

    1. the gun was steadied on a special rest
  • be at rest (verb)
  • be inactive, refrain from acting (verb)

    Examples

    1. The committee is resting over the summer
  • give a rest to (verb)

    Examples

    1. He rested his bad leg
  • not move; be in a resting position (verb)
  • put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying (verb)

See definition of rests in Merriam Webster