the rest

noun

: the part that is left when other people or things are gone, used, etc. : the remainder

You bring these bags in, and I'll bring the rest.

—often + of

We ate the rest of the cake.

He would regret that decision for the rest of his life.

Examples of the rest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, Penix keeps joining the rest of us in hearing Morris say over and over again, there is nothing to see here. —Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

For the rest of the world, though, the sole focus of this presidential summit is the war in Ukraine and whether Russia is prepared to make any concessions to end it. —Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025

The big target for the rest of the season is the World Championships in Rwanda at the end of September. —Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025

Betancourt and other employees spent the rest of the investors’ money on operating costs, sales agent commissions and personal expenses, according to a factual statement filed with his plea agreement. —Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for the rest

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed