He sat on a bench to rest.

Meaning: The old man needed a break from walking, so he took a seat on a public bench.

Choice of Words: Bench is a long seat for several people. Rest means to stop working or doing something for a while in order to relax.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• He stopped to rest on a park bench.
• The old man sat quietly on the park bench.
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• The old man sat on the bench and watched the world go by.
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• The old man sat on the wooden bench.
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• The old man sat quietly on the creaky wooden bench.
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