Resting Meaning and Definition

Word: Resting

Verb

Definitions:

1. Cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength.

Example sentences: "He needed to rest after the feverish activity"

2. Be placed or supported so as to stay in a specified position.

Example sentences: "Her elbow was resting on the arm of the sofa"

3. Be based on; depend on.

Example sentences: "The country's security rested on its alliances"

4. Conclude presentation of either party's case in a suit or prosecution.

Example sentences: "The prosecution rests"

Noun

Definitions:

1. An instance or period of resting.

Example sentences: "You look as though you need a rest"

2. An interval of silence of a specified duration.

Example sentences: "The rests, fermatas and sudden dynamic changes help to provide an element of surprise."

3. An object that is used to support something.

Noun

Definitions:

1. The remaining part of something.

Example sentences: "What do you want to do for the rest of your life?"

2. A small, detached portion of an organ or tissue.

Example sentences: "These findings strongly support the origin of the tumor from heterotopic retroperitoneal rests of the adrenal gland."

3. A rally in real tennis.

Verb

Definitions:

1. Remain or be left in a specified condition.

Example sentences: "You can rest assured she will do everything she can"

Derivations:

rested

restive

rest

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Resting in Other Languages...

Spanish: Descansar

German: Ruhestätte

French: Reposer

Italian: Poggiante

Turkish: Dinlenme