Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rest in peace

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.81 in modern English

Syllables
rest in -peace
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

A blessing or expression of hope that a deceased person is at peace.

verb

To have passed away, or to have died.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Calque of Latin requiescat in pace.

Inflected Forms

rests in peace (present, singular) resting in peace (participle, present) rested in peace (participle, past) rested in peace (past)

Phrases

rest in pieces rest in piss rest in power

Frequently Paired Words

dead

Synonyms

RIP

Questions

What does rest in peace mean?
A blessing or expression of hope that a deceased person is at peace.
Where does rest in peace come from?
Calque of Latin requiescat in pace.

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