Definition
to rest: to lie down, to relax, to take it easy, to sleep
I need to rest, I've been working all day and I am exhausted.
(I need some) rest: (I need) some relaxation, a break, a holiday, some leisure time
(I'm going to play tennis for) the rest (of the day): (I'm going to play tennis for) the remainder, what's left of (of the day)
(some are mine), the rest of them (are yours): (some are mine), the others, the remaining ones (are yours)
- "Do not check the rest of your inbox."
- "The rest of the party looked on in horror before continuing with the barbecue."
- "Other times, I feel like I could travel for the rest of my life."
- "That's where I want to live the rest of my life."
- "Subject: RE: The first day of the rest of your life"
- "I need rest."
- "Good luck with the rest of your shift, sucker!"
- "Donna : Bruno, if you're having such a hard time making decisions, why don't I do the deciding for the rest of the trip?"
- "England is pretty far away from the rest of Europe."
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