ανάπαυση — meaning in English

English meaning

• repose noun A state of rest or calm, especially after activity, or a period of sleep.
• rest noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.

Senses

ανάπαυση is used for these senses in English:

• repose (uncountable) Temporary cessation from activity to rest and recover, especially in the form of sleep; rest; (countable) an instance of this; a break, a rest; a sleep.

repose — full definition

1. noun A state of rest or calm, especially after activity, or a period of sleep.
2. verb To rest, relax, or lie down peacefully.
3. verb To place trust, confidence, or faith in someone or something.

rest — full definition

1. noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
2. noun The remaining part of something; what is left over.
3. noun A pause of a specific length in a piece of music, or the symbol marking it.
4. verb To stop working or moving in order to relax or recover.
5. verb To lean, lie, or be supported on something.

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