the rest

noun
UK: /ðə rest/
US: /ðə rest/

  1. The remaining people or things.

    1. I ate two cookies, then I gave the rest to my friend. [ ] [ ]
    2. She spent the morning writing emails, and the rest of the day in meetings. [ ] [ ]

  2. The others; those that remain or are left.

    1. Some students did well, but the rest struggled on the exam. [ ] [ ]
    2. He finished his chores early, so the rest of us had to complete them. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

remainder residue balance
the rest verb

  1. To continue to be.

    1. If the money is all gone, the rest is up to you to figure out. [ ] [ ]
    2. Whether or not we make it in time, the rest depends on the traffic conditions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the rest" in English means: The remaining people or things., The others; those that remain or are left..

The phonetic transcription of "the rest" is /ðə rest/ in British English and /ðə rest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the rest": remainder, residue, balance.

Example usage of "the rest": "I ate two cookies, then I gave the rest to my friend.". More examples on the page.