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

After either Abrams or Betts are selected as the National League’s starting shortstop in Phase 2, the rest of the roster will be filled through the player ballot and selections made by the Commissioner’s Office. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 27 June 2026

This age group is when the following four steps are recommended to be taught through the rest of their adolescence. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2026

With Grisham out, the Yankees have had to rotate different names in center and the rest of their outfield. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026

Head to Amazon to nab Laura Geller’s Rose Glow Spackle Primer and the rest of Drescher’s awards night glam below. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 27 June 2026

Rhymes for the rest

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