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

The airline wound up having to charter buses to drive us the rest of the way overnight. —Josh Rivera, USA Today, 21 June 2026

But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state. —Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026

Campaigners are currently trying to raise about $135,000 needed to carry out the rest of the program, including providing material support to nuns, and training to their caregivers. —Sophie Neiman, NPR, 20 June 2026

While the rest of us might feel the pressure rising, Kevin never seemed rattled. —Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 June 2026

Rhymes for the rest

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