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Mr. Tom Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Rest vs a rest
Hi
Are these the same?
You know I need a rest.
You know I need rest.
Thanks,
Tom
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Not always quite the same. There is some overlap, but where there is a difference, "a rest" tends to mean a shorter rest, and "rest" tends to mean a longer rest. e.
- Not always quite the same.
- There is some overlap, but where there is a difference, "a rest" tends to mean a shorter rest, and "rest" tends to mean a longer rest.
- e.
- you will sit down for five minutes and then resume.
- e.
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Not always quite the same. There is some overlap, but where there is a difference, "a rest" tends to mean a shorter rest, and "rest" tends to mean a longer rest. For example, if you are climbing up a long steep hill, you would say "I need a rest", i.e. you will sit down for five minutes and then resume. On the other hand, if you have been overworking and become ill, the doctor might say that y
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