rest in vs rest on

Both "rest in" and "rest on" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Rest in" is used when referring to finding peace or relaxation in a place or situation, while "rest on" is used when something physically supports or is in contact with something else.

Last updated: April 03, 2024 • 178 views

rest in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to finding peace or relaxation in a place or situation.

Use "rest in" when talking about finding peace, relaxation, or solace in a particular place or situation.

Examples:

She likes to rest in the park after a long day at work.
I find it easy to rest in the quiet of the countryside.
The sound of the waves helps me rest in the moment.
He could finally rest in the knowledge that everything was taken care of.
The child was able to rest in the safety of his mother's arms.

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Anybody could be proud to rest in this coffin.
She's gone to rest in the hotel.
We can eat and rest in Mere.
Then to rest in the refrigerator the mixture for 30 minutes.
Let rest in a bowl, covering with foil for about 2 hours.
We then suggest you rest in silence for at least five minutes.
We invite you to rest in a renovated Posavina hiza.
Take pleasure in rest in Prague and our prices will pleasantly surprise you.
Cover up and leave it rest in fridge.
Want to return to rest in this land .
Certainly not. you might rest in her kitchen.
Certain spirits will do anything for an object to rest in.
I will bring the rest in a couple of days.
And tonight, please rest in my room.
It's my fault you rest in unholy ground.
Bring him at last to rest in your peace...
Ten in cash, the rest in a bank check.
Darnley, she needs rest in her condition...
You'll remember the rest in due time.
I put the rest in the garage.

Alternatives:

relax in
find peace in
take solace in
unwind in

rest on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when something physically supports or is in contact with something else.

Use "rest on" when describing something that is physically supported by or in contact with another object or surface.

Examples:

The book rests on the table.
Her handbag rested on the chair.
The responsibility of the project rests on his shoulders.
The success of the event rests on careful planning.
The decision to move forward rests on the outcome of the meeting.

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The possible configurations can rest on wheels or legs, suggesting Mobil use in different contexts.
A successful innovation policy must rest on three pillars: political support, finance and orderly legislation.
The herd chooses to stop to rest on a frozen lake.
Cable - Your decision may rest on whether your area or living space is cable-ready.
Our policy for the Western Balkans must rest on three pillars.
Our faith must rest on solid historical foundations.
Victory cannot rest on dreams alone.
Both internal work and foreign policy rest on this principle.
I'm doing the rest on my own.
Keep the rest on the boil.
You get $10,000 upfront, the rest on delivery.
All of your plans rest on eliminating human emotion.
If only my tears could rest on my cheek without shame.
Come, poor remains of friends, rest on this rock.
Let the despairing moments come to rest on me.
Strict patrols, rest on rotation.
No wonder madame needs to rest on Sunday.
Let Thy mercy rest on us.
I'll catch the rest on CNN.
My faith doesn't rest on miracles.

Alternatives:

sit on
lie on
lean on
be supported by

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