Word Type

Noun

Adjective

Verb

The word "resting" can be used as noun, adjective and verb.

Word Relationships

Causes

becoming envigorated becoming less fatigued being late to work being no longer tired being rested doing nothing dreaming fall asleep falling asleep feel better feel revived feeling better feeling less tired feeling refreshed feeling well rested get renewed energy get sack get sleepy laziness less tired mind clearer not being tired one to sleep recuperation rejuvination relaxation renewed energy sleep slower heart beat

Derived Terms

bitchy resting face nonresting resting bitch face resting face resting potential resting spore resting-place restingly unresting

Inflected/Variant Forms

rest

Prerequisites

eliminating activity free time lots of beer and pot no effort not being really active peaceful place quiet place quiet time quietness relaxation release of control sleep stopping of movement time tiredness

Subevents

breathe breathe deeply close eyes day dream dream fall asleep falling asleep fantasize about favorite tech teacher feel relaxed going to sleep idea strikes lying down new ideas play with computer prop up feet read book sleep sleeping slowed pulse rate snore time passes watching television

Type Of (IsA)

having rest

Related Terms

growth interlude rest resting place stationary unemployed

Used For

becoming rested being refreshed dreaming dreams drinking cup of tea eliminating fatigue fighting diseases getting strength back healing of injuries letting body recover letting mind recover new perspective peace preparing for event reading book recharging batteriies recovering from illness recovery of energy recuperating refreshment regaining energy regaining strenght regrouping rejuvenation rejuvination relaxation relaxing restoring energy restoring yourself phsically and mentally saving energy sleeping staying at one place staying in one state stopping taking break taking nap taking pause thinking tired persons

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