Meanings
prepositional phrase
- idiomaticNot moving; stationary.
The yatch lies at rest in the marina.
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At rest, the car is impressive, but when it's moving, the sight is astounding.
Synonyms: motionless, unmoving · Antonyms: in motion, moving
Synonyms & antonyms
prepositional phraseIn a state of inactivity or repose, either physical or mental.
More synonyms by meaning
adjectivein a state of repose or especially sleep
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Translations
French à l'arrêt, au repos
- à l'arrêtnot moving
- au reposIn a state of inactivity or repose, either physical or mental
Māori upa, rautahi
- upanot moving
- rautahinot moving
- rautahiIn a state of inactivity or repose, either physical or mental
Polish nieruchomy, w stanie spoczynku
- nieruchomynot moving
- w stanie spoczynkunot moving
- w stanie spoczynkuIn a state of inactivity or repose, either physical or mental
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APA
at rest. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20rest
MLA
“at rest.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20rest. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “at rest,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20rest.
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