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rest

отдыхать

Meaning of rest

stop activity

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EN-UK/ˈrɛst/
EN-US/ˈrɛst/
rest
rest - отдыхать
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rest with Russian translation

rest usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

We'll rest on the sofa after moving the lamp.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Take a short rest in the armchair before you hang the picture.

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rest belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

restausruhen
messUnordnung
trashMüll
toolWerkzeug
sinkWaschbecken
wipeabwischen
turn oneinschalten

rest synonyms

Related words worth learning together

relax
focuses on reducing tension or stress (mental or physical)
unwind
to let go of stress gradually; emphasizes easing tension
chill (out)
very informal; to relax or do nothing stressful
take it easy
advice or description: don't work hard or worry; relax
recharge
metaphorical: restore energy or motivation after exertion
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🇬🇧en

focuses on reducing tension or stress (mental or physical)

A2Very Often

After work I like to relax with a book.

🇬🇧en

to let go of stress gradually; emphasizes easing tension

B1Often

A walk in the park helps me unwind.

C
🇬🇧en
chill (out)

very informal; to relax or do nothing stressful

A2Often

We spent the afternoon just chilling out.

🇬🇧en

advice or description: don't work hard or worry; relax

A2Often

Take it easy this weekend and rest.

R
🇬🇧en
recharge

metaphorical: restore energy or motivation after exertion

B1Often

A weekend away helped me recharge.

T
🇬🇧en
take a break

a temporary pause from an activity, usually short

A2Often

Let's take a break and get some coffee.

R
🇬🇧en
recuperate

formal/medical: recover health or strength after illness or exertion

B2Rarely

He needs time to recuperate after the surgery.

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rest meaning: what does it mean?

stop activity

rest pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

rest is pronounced as /ˈrɛst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

rest definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We'll rest on the sofa after moving the lamp. Translation: После того как мы переставим лампу, мы будем отдыхать на диване.

Is rest part of Interior and decor vocabulary?

Yes, rest (отдыхать) can be learned in the Interior and decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is rest part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, rest (отдыхать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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