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1. rest

noun. ['ˈrɛst'] something left after other parts have been taken away.

Etymology

  • rest (English)
  • rest (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • reste (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • reste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • resten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • restan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. rest

verb. ['ˈrɛst'] not move; be in a resting position.

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Etymology

  • rest (English)
  • rest (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • reste (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • reste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • resten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • restan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. rest

verb. ['ˈrɛst'] take a short break from one's activities in order to relax.

Etymology

  • rest (English)
  • rest (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • reste (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • reste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • resten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • restan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. rest

noun. ['ˈrɛst'] freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility).

Etymology

  • rest (English)
  • rest (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • reste (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • reste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • resten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • restan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. rest

verb. ['ˈrɛst'] give a rest to.

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Etymology

  • rest (English)
  • rest (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • reste (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • reste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • resten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • restan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. rest

verb. ['ˈrɛst'] be at rest.

Etymology

  • rest (English)
  • rest (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • reste (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • reste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • resten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • restan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. lay

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] put into a certain place or abstract location.

Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. lay

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] put in a horizontal position.

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Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. lay

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] prepare or position for action or operation.

Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

10. lay

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] lay eggs.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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