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

In mine, as in the rest, floor-to-ceiling windows framed the city in cinematic proportions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Change that one part, then see whether the rest becomes easier. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026

Boise proper is reliably blue, and the rest of the county typically breaks red. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

That leaves the university exposed if the parking garage—expected to be completed next year—opens as planned but the rest of 865 Neyland is canceled, delayed indefinitely or shutters. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for the rest

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