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.

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Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025 About four times a week, Bornstein is at the barn working with Prince and overseeing the rest of the animals. —

Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025 The wet weather that arrived in Boise over the weekend will be making appearances the rest of this week as well, with a storm system that could bring more snow predicted a few days from now. —

Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2025 Lawrence kept the rest of her look lowkey in an off-white cloche, oatmeal scarf, billowing black trousers, and black ballet flats. —

Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the rest