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

As the deck team’s morale increases — Nate alerts the captain and the rest of the team that Harry is now lead deckhand, and everyone seems pleased, including Jason, at least for now — Lara continues to throw fuel to the fire. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025

Punishing this other takes the form of theater and spectacle, meant to entertain and satisfy some while silencing and disciplining the rest. —Viet Thanh Nguyễn, Time, 28 Apr. 2025

Granted, the rest of the NFL rejected Sanders as a prospect, too. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025

Once the grates are clean, give the rest of the grill (the hood, body, and trays) a good wipe-down with a dishcloth and warm, soapy water. 4. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for the rest

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