Rest and Respite

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Rest

Rest noun - Freedom from activity or labor.

Usage example: the coming weekend will provide some much needed rest

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Respite is a synonym for rest in continue topic. In some cases you can use "Respite" instead a noun "Rest", when it comes to topics like relaxation, nap, repose, pause. popular alternative

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

Respite

Respite noun - A pause for relaxation.

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Rest is a synonym for respite in pause topic. You can use "Rest" instead a noun "Respite", if it concerns topics such as continue, nap, siesta. popular alternative

Nearby Word: respited

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good	good rest	good respite
nice	nice rest	nice respite
brief	brief rest	brief respite
short	short rest	short respite
Other adjectives: little, quiet, well-deserved.

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