Come to rest

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To stop moving or become still after a period of activity or movement.

The ball rolled down the hill and came to rest by the tree
Visual representation of "come to rest" - To stop moving or become still after a period of activity or movement

Often appears as...

  • come to rest against
  • come to rest on
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Physical Motion

Used when an object physically stops moving after it was in motion.

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The soccer ball came to rest at the goal line.
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Final Position

Emphasizes the final stopping point of an object after movement.

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The leaves floated down and came to rest on the surface of the pond.
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Unexpected End

Can indicate an object stopped moving in an unexpected place.

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The toy car came to rest under the couch, surprisingly out of reach.
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