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rest

Meaning of rest

stop activity

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British English/ˈrɛst/
American English/ˈrɛst/
Russian transcription[ɐtˈdɨxətʲ]
rest
rest - отдыхать
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rest with Russian translation

rest usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

После того как мы переставим лампу, мы будем отдыхать на диване.

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

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Перед тем как повесить картину, можешь отдыхать несколько минут в кресле.

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.

restотдыхать
messбеспорядок
dustпыль
stainпятно
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина

rest synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between rest / relax / unwind / chill (out) / take it easy / recharge

🇬🇧English
rest

general neutral verb meaning to stop activity and recover energy

A2Very Often

I need to rest for a few minutes.

Мне нужно отдохнуть несколько минут.

🇬🇧English

focuses on reducing tension or stress (mental or physical)

A2Very Often

After work I like to relax with a book.

После работы я люблю расслабиться с книгой.

🇬🇧English

to let go of stress gradually; emphasizes easing tension

B1Often

A walk in the park helps me unwind.

Прогулка в парке помогает мне расслабиться.

C
🇬🇧English
chill (out)

very informal; to relax or do nothing stressful

A2Often

We spent the afternoon just chilling out.

Мы весь день просто расслаблялись.

🇬🇧English

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

A2Often

Take it easy this weekend and rest.

Не напрягайся на этих выходных — отдохни.

R
🇬🇧English
recharge

metaphorical: restore energy or motivation after exertion

B1Often

A weekend away helped me recharge.

Выходные вдали от города помогли мне восстановить силы.

T
🇬🇧English
take a break

a temporary pause from an activity, usually short

A2Often

Let's take a break and get some coffee.

Давайте сделаем перерыв и выпьем кофе.

R
🇬🇧English
recuperate

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

B2Rarely

He needs time to recuperate after the surgery.

Ему нужно время, чтобы восстановиться после операции.

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How to pronounce rest and what this word means

rest translation: отдыхать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce rest

/ˈrɛst/

rest translation

отдыхать

rest examples

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

rest transcription

/ˈrɛst/, /ˈrɛst/

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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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