At rest

adjective

Not moving or active.

The birds are at rest in their nests.
Visual representation of "at rest" - Not moving or active

Often appears as...

  • at rest in their nests
  • lying at rest
adjective

Calm, without worry or anxiety.

After finishing his tasks, his mind was finally at rest.
Visual representation of "at rest" - Calm, without worry or anxiety

Often appears as...

  • mind at rest
  • put at rest

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adjective

Dead and buried.

After the funeral, she was finally at rest.
Visual representation of "at rest" - Dead and buried

Often appears as...

  • finally at rest
  • rest in peace

Usage tips

Colloquial

adjective

In a state of being settled or resolved.

Once the deal was made, the matter was at rest.
Visual representation of "at rest" - In a state of being settled or resolved

Often appears as...

  • matter at rest
  • issue at rest

Usage tips

Formal

Idiomatic

adjective

Not moving or active.

The birds are at rest in their nests.
Visual representation of "at rest" - Not moving or active

Often appears as...

  • at rest in their nests
  • lying at rest
adjective

Calm, without worry or anxiety.

After finishing his tasks, his mind was finally at rest.
Visual representation of "at rest" - Calm, without worry or anxiety

Often appears as...

  • mind at rest
  • put at rest

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adjective

Dead and buried.

After the funeral, she was finally at rest.
Visual representation of "at rest" - Dead and buried

Often appears as...

  • finally at rest
  • rest in peace

Usage tips

Colloquial

adjective

In a state of being settled or resolved.

Once the deal was made, the matter was at rest.
Visual representation of "at rest" - In a state of being settled or resolved

Often appears as...

  • matter at rest
  • issue at rest

Usage tips

Formal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 4
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Physical Stillness

Used to describe objects or beings that are motionless and not engaged in any activity.

Illustration for Physical Stillness
The cat is at rest on the windowsill.
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Temporary Pause

Indicates a brief period of inactivity before action resumes, like during a break.

Illustration for Temporary Pause
The players are at rest during halftime.
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Visual Tranquility

Conveys a sense of peace or calmness when describing a scene or landscape.

Illustration for Visual Tranquility
The lake was at rest under the moonlight.
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Physical Stillness

Used to describe objects or beings that are motionless and not engaged in any activity.

Illustration for Physical Stillness
The cat is at rest on the windowsill.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Temporary Pause

Indicates a brief period of inactivity before action resumes, like during a break.

Illustration for Temporary Pause
The players are at rest during halftime.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Tranquility

Conveys a sense of peace or calmness when describing a scene or landscape.

Illustration for Visual Tranquility
The lake was at rest under the moonlight.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Stillness

Used to describe objects or beings that are motionless and not engaged in any activity.

Illustration for Physical Stillness
The cat is at rest on the windowsill.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Temporary Pause

Indicates a brief period of inactivity before action resumes, like during a break.

Illustration for Temporary Pause
The players are at rest during halftime.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Tranquility

Conveys a sense of peace or calmness when describing a scene or landscape.

Illustration for Visual Tranquility
The lake was at rest under the moonlight.
Visual representation of the word "At rest"

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