Kilo Lingo

rest

/rest/

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Translation

To stop working or moving so your body can feel fresh again.

Word origin

From Old English restan, meaning to take repose or be still.

Origin
Old English
Root
restan

Grammar

Verb typeregular (rest, rests, rested)

Examples

should .

"Rest" means to stop and let your body feel fresh again.

afternoon.

"Rests" is the form used with he, she, or it.

.

"Rested" is the past form of "rest".

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This word is part of lesson 9.