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rested Meaning & Definition

/ˈɹɛstɪd/

What Does Rested Mean?

Rested is an adjective that means recovered. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of rest. As a verb, it means To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.

Rested: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, verb
Pronunciation//ˈɹɛstɪd//
Syllables1
Synonymsfresh, invigorated and reinvigorated
Antonymstired
Comparative / superlativemore rested, most rested

Rested Definition (Adjective)

  1. recovered

Rested as a Verb

  1. simple past and past participle of rest

Verb

  1. To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
  2. To come to a pause or an end; end.
  3. To be free from that which harasses or disturbs; be quiet or still; be undisturbed.
  4. To be or to put into a state of rest.

    I shall not rest until I have uncovered the truth.

  5. To stay, remain, be situated.

    The blame seems to rest with your father.

  6. To lean, lie, or lay.

    A column rests on its pedestal.

  7. To complete one's active advocacy in a trial or other proceeding, and thus to wait for the outcome (however, one is still generally available to answer questions, etc.)

    I rest my case.

  8. To sleep; slumber.
  9. To lie dormant.
  10. To sleep the final sleep; sleep in death; die; be dead.
  11. To rely or depend on.

    The decision rests on getting a bank loan.

  12. To be satisfied; to acquiesce.

Verb

  1. To remain.

Verb

  1. To arrest.

Adjective

  1. (usually with "well") recovered

Synonyms of Rested

Rested synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Rested

Rested in a Sentence

I shall not rest until I have uncovered the truth.

The blame seems to rest with your father.

A column rests on its pedestal.

I rest my case.

The decision rests on getting a bank loan.

Word Forms & Grammar

rested (comparative more rested, superlative most rested)

rested

Words That Rhyme With Rested

Rested Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of rested is //ˈɹɛstɪd//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rested

Is rested an adjective or a verb?

Rested is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for rested?

Close synonyms of rested are fresh, invigorated and reinvigorated. See the full list of rested synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of rested?

The opposite of rested is tired.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of rested?

The comparative form is more rested and the superlative form is most rested.

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