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i rested vs i rest

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I rested' is the past tense form of the verb 'rest,' indicating that the action of resting has already happened. 'I rest' is the present tense form, indicating that the action of resting is happening now or regularly.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 654 views

i rested

This phrase is correct as the past tense form of the verb 'rest.'

Use 'i rested' when you want to talk about a past action of resting that has already happened.

Examples:

Yesterday, I rested all day after a long hike.
After the marathon, I rested for a week to recover.

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Having done that, I rested.
My family and I rested at Le Fonti in May 2015.
Had a girl for each night of the week and on the seventh night, I rested.
Which emotions could me reserve the nature? I wondered this, when, at my first experiences like photographer and naturalist, in a late spring afternoon, I rested sitting down to the edges of one water stream of the Oasis.
And I rested in that feeling.
Then I rested in my room and had breakfast.
After walking for three days without seeing anyone and without eating, I was tired, I rested near a tree.
I rested up, I ate my vegetables, now I'm a hundred percent.
At nine o'clock exactly Alessandro Florenzi turns up wearing jeans, dark glasses and a gray T-shirt. "We're looking forward to starting again. I rested up well during the break."
I rested a little.
I rested enough. I'm going.
I rested for a couple of hours, and then...
I rested and did me good.
I rested for a day at home.
Yes, have I rested for too long.
I rested for a couple of days beforehand.
The pressure was off and I rested well.
I rested very few hours during the night.
In Genoa, I rested Pjanic for a large part of the game.
I rested for a couple of hours, and then... I won my first really big case.

Alternatives:

I have rested
I had rested
I was resting
I had been resting
I rested for a while

i rest

This phrase is correct as the present tense form of the verb 'rest.'

Use 'i rest' when you want to talk about a current or habitual action of resting.

Examples:

Every evening, I rest for an hour before dinner.
I rest on Sundays to recharge for the week ahead.

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To say "I rest my case" means therefore that, as far as you are concerned, you've done more than enough to prove your point, and need say no more. John: "You ...
(law) My argument is proven; I conclude my statement. All the evidence points toward the defendant's guilt. I rest my case. (idiomatic) The previous encapsulates ...
(Said by a lawyer.) Clearly the defendant is guilty. I rest my case. 2. Fig. What you just heard sums up my point of view. Your remark just supported my position!
6 days ago ... be resting informal › to be an actor who does not have any work: Over 90 percent of professional actors are resting at any given time.I rest my ...

Alternatives:

I am resting
I do rest
I take a rest
I usually rest
I rest every day

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