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rest [ rest ]


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



intransitive verb  (past and past participle rest·ed, present participle rest·ing, 3rd person present singular rests)
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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