at_rest | ||
1. | [ adverb ] in a relaxed position, of soldiers | |
Synonyms: | at_ease | |
Examples: | "the soldiers were standing at ease" |
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2. | [ adjective ] not in physical motion | |
Synonyms: | still motionless static inactive | |
Examples: | "the inertia of an object at rest" |
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Related terms: | nonmoving | |
3. | [ adjective ] in a state of repose or especially sleep | |
Related terms: | asleep | |
4. | [ adjective ] (euphemistic) dead "he is deceased" | |
Synonyms: | deceased gone departed at_peace asleep | |
Examples: | "our dear departed friend" |
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Related terms: | euphemism dead | |
Similar spelling: |
attract atresia athirst attractor attracter atrocity ataraxis ataractic |