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

Every Day Starting your day with a quick, achievable task like making your bed can create a sense of control and accomplishment that sets a positive tone for the rest of the day, week, and longer. —Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026

Ogden hit his shot from behind the arc almost immediately after tipoff in the extra session, and the Chaps’ defense did the rest. —Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026

Alexander-Arnold’s departure lopped a chunk off the wage bill, as did those sales of Diaz and the rest. —Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026

This is the perfect sweater to throw in your personal item bag to use as a light layer on cold flights and as a comfortable layering option throughout the rest of your travels. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for the rest

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