Definitions and Examples of stay, rest
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To remain in one place or position without moving.
Example
I decided to stay at home instead of going out for a walkabout.
To cease work or activity and relax or sleep.
Example
After a long day of work, I like to rest on the couch and watch TV.
Key Differences: stay vs rest
- 1Stay implies a lack of movement or action, while walkabout involves physical activity and movement.
- 2Rest implies a state of relaxation or sleep, while walkabout involves exploration and discovery.
Effective Usage of stay, rest
- 1Travel: Use walkabout to describe a journey or exploration on foot.
- 2Leisure: Use stay and rest to describe a state of relaxation or inactivity.
- 3Health: Use walkabout to describe physical activity and exercise, and rest to describe a state of recovery and rejuvenation.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Stay implies a lack of movement or action, while walkabout involves physical activity and movement. Rest implies a state of relaxation or sleep, while walkabout involves exploration and discovery. Use these words to describe travel, leisure, and health activities.
