# rests

Pronunciation: say "RESTS" /ɹɛsts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of rest. — third-person singular simple present indicative of rest
   - Simple: The form of rest used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.
   - _The injured player rests until the swelling goes down._
   - _A heavy beam rests on two stone pillars at the entrance._

## Noun

2. Plural of rest. — plural of rest
   - Simple: Plural of rest. Use this form when you mean more than one.
   - _The coach allowed two short rests during the long practice._
   - _The final measure contains two whole rests before the closing chord._

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