Measure and Rest

Opposite meaning words

Measure noun - An action planned or taken to achieve a desired result.

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Rest is an antonym for measure in preventive or institutive action topic.

Rest noun - Freedom from activity or labor.

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Measure is an antonym for rest.

Nearby Words: restless, rested, restive, resting, restful

good	good measure	good rest
full	full measure	full rest
best	best measure	best rest
brief	brief measure	brief rest
Other adjectives: short, true, small, actual, real, absolute, main, ultimate, available.

party	measure party	rest party
strength	measure strength	rest strength
health	measure health	rest health
potential	measure potential	rest potential
Other words: times, abilities, distances.

In fact, a common criticism of the film is that the rest of the cast just can't measure up to him when he leaves, and the rest of the film suffers as a result.

Source: Sugar Wiki / Rule of Sean Connery
It's a reasonable safety measure, but he goes the rest of the book without encountering any threats in the real world.

Source: Literature / Ready Player One
Damian cuts his head off for good measure, which is dragged in with the rest of him.

Source: Western Animation / Justice League Vs Teen Titans

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