Phonetic Breakdown of "rested"
Learn how to break down "rested" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈɹɛstəd/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
R EH1 S T AH0 D
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Definition of "rested"
Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛstəd/
Verb
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To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
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To come to a pause or an end; end.
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To be free from that which harasses or disturbs; be quiet or still; be undisturbed.
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To be or to put into a state of rest.Example: "I shall not rest until I have uncovered the truth."
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To stay, remain, be situated.Example: "The blame seems to rest with your father."
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To lean, lie, or lay.Example: "A column rests on its pedestal."
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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.)Example: "I rest my case."
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To sleep; slumber.
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To lie dormant.
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To sleep the final sleep; sleep in death; die; be dead.
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To rely or depend on.Example: "The decision rests on getting a bank loan."
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To be satisfied; to acquiesce.
Verb
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To remain.
Verb
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To arrest.
Adjective
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(usually with "well") recovered