Rest and Waken

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Rest verb - To refrain from labor or exertion.

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Waken is an antonym for rest.

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

Waken verb - To cease to be asleep.

Usage example: she usually wakens when sunlight begins to stream through the windows

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Rest is an antonym for waken.

Nearby Words: wake, waking, wakening

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