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at rest

prep.phr. 1 (context idiomatic English) not moving; stationary 2 (context euphemistic English) dead

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at rest

  1. adj. in a state of repose or especially sleep [syn: at rest(a)]

  2. dead; "he is deceased"; "our dear departed friend" [syn: asleep(p), at peace(p), at rest(p), deceased, departed, gone]

  3. adv. in a relaxed position, of soldiers; "the soldiers were standing at ease" [syn: at ease]

Usage examples of "at rest".

It brought a confirmation of the treaty, recently signed between England and France, which set at rest all fears that Pontiac might receive French aid in his present struggle.

Nearer and nearer to the island she came until at last she remained at rest before the largest, which was directly opposite her throne.