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rest (2)

rest [ rest ]


noun 
Definition:
 
remainder: something left as a remainder ( takes a singular or plural verb )



intransitive verb  (3rd person present singular rests, present participle resting, past and past participle rested)
Definition:
 
continue to be: to remain or continue to be ( usually used as a command )
Rest assured that we're doing everything possible.

[15th century. < French reste 'remnant' < rester 'remain' < Latin restare 'stay behind' < stare 'to stand']
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