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leisure vs rest

rest vs leisure

leisure and rest both are nouns.

leisure is not a verb while rest is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leisure Yes No No No
rest Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rest is a hypernym of leisure; that is, rest is a word with a broader meaning than leisure:
  • leisure: freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity
  • rest: freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
Other hypernyms of leisure include ease, relaxation, repose.
leisure (noun) rest (noun)
freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
time available for ease and relaxation a support on which things can be put
a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
something left after other parts have been taken away
a state of inaction
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
a pause for relaxation
leisure (verb) rest (verb)
be at rest
stay the same; remain in a certain state
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
give a rest to
not move; be in a resting position
sit, as on a branch
rest on or as if on a pillow
put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
be inactive, refrain from acting
have a place in relation to something else
be inherent or innate in
Difference between leisure and rest

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