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 + ofWe ate the rest of the cake.
He would regret that decision for the rest of his life.
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The best thing was to show these people that the rest of the world was not so bad, the rest of the world was beautiful, well composed, full of light, full of love.
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Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
As for the rest of the episode, well, hm.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The best hair perfumes can make your strands smell as good as the rest of you, without committing to a full wash day.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Union Pacific will pay a little more than $100,000, with federal dollars covering the rest.
—Brian New, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
As for the rest of the episode, well, hm.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The best hair perfumes can make your strands smell as good as the rest of you, without committing to a full wash day.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Union Pacific will pay a little more than $100,000, with federal dollars covering the rest.
—Brian New, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the rest
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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