Difference between Reside and Rest

What is the difference between Reside and Rest?

Reside as a verb is to dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to remain for a long time. while Rest as a verb is to remain.

Reside

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to remain for a long time. To have a seat or fixed position; to inhere; to lie or be as in attribute or element. To sink; to settle, as sediment.

Rest

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The relief from work or activity afforded by sleeping; sleep.Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and recreation.Peace, freedom from trouble, tranquillity.The repose afforded by death.A pause of a specified length in a piece of music.A written symbol indicating such a pause in a score.Absence of motion.A stick with a U-, V- or X-shaped head used to support the tip of the cue when the cue ball is otherwise out of reach.Any object designed to be used to support something else.That which remains.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To remain.To be left (in a specified condition).To lie down and take repose, especially by sleeping.To give rest to (oneself).To relieve; give rest to.To stop working, to take a break, become inactive.To stay, remain, be situated.To lean or lay.To lie or lean or be supported.To stop presenting arguments, witnesses and evidence for one side.

Example sentence: We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.

We hope you now know whether to use Reside or Rest in your sentence.

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