A period of relaxation, sleep, or inactivity. After a long day at work, she needed a good rest.
The remaining part or number of something. He ate half of the cake and left the rest for later.
A support for a musical instrument or a part of the body. The violinist adjusted the chin rest before starting to play.
A pause or interval in music. The composer included a rest in the middle of the piece to create suspense.
The state of an object being motionless or stationary. The ball rolled for a moment and then came to rest against the curb.
A condition of peace or mental tranquility. Knowing the matter was settled, she was finally at rest.