The word Rest

We need rest after all.

Grammatical characteristics:
Notional verb
Intransitive verb
Regular verb

Lexical characteristics:
This is a polysemantic word.
1)It’s primary meaning is to relax.
(отдыхать)
E. He rested for an hour before going on with his work.
2) The secondary meaning is to hold onto something (опиратся, находится)
E. There is always a cloud resting on the top of this mountain.
3) The thirdly meaning is to continue to lie or put. (оставаться)
E.She sat with her elbows resting on the table.
4) The fourthly meaning is to sleep. (покой, сон)
E.I had a good night's rest.

Set-phrases
At rest
e.g. He was glad to be at rest.
Rest = remain
e.g. Do the best and live the rest.

Verb-adverb combinations
The rest of = other
e.g. The rest of the exarcises may be done orally.

Synonyms:
Verb:
Repose
Relax
Lean
Lie

Synonyms:
Noun:
Repose
Pause
Remainder
Remnate
Relaxation
Support
Lie

Antonyms:
Work
Action
Activity
Energy
Move
Stand

Set phrases & idioms
Lay (someone) to rest
e.g. Nancy died two days ago and was laid to rest today.
Put/lay (something) to rest
e.g. "I’d like to put the rumor about my quitting the job to rest; I am not leaving the company."
Rest assured
e.g. My husband wanted me to get his fishing tackle ready and I told him to rest assured.
Set one’s mind at rest
e.g.I told my friend to set his mind at rest and not to worry about his future.

Derivatives:
Restless
Restrained
Restlessly
Restore

Exercises
The ___ _ the exarcises may be done orally.
He ___ _ an hour before going on with his work.
She sat with her elbows ___ _ the table.
Отдых не обходим после работы.
Она любит лежать после ужина.
Крыша держится на восьми колонах.