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

Orangewood answered with six consecutive points and led the rest of the way. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

One woman turned out to be a sharp shot and brought down more roosters than the rest of us. — Heide Brandes, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Her sisters Ellie and Powell make up the rest of the trio, and the group has seen a massive boost in popularity over the past couple of years. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

This book includes nothing from Elain’s perspective; hopefully, the next book will prioritize her and possibly offer some magical explanation for why the rest of the Night Court has been such jerks to one another in this novel. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the rest

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