For the rest

phrase

Referring to the remaining part or parts of something.

Johnny ate two cookies, and for the rest, he saved them for later.
Visual representation of "for the rest" - Referring to the remaining part or parts of something

Often appears as...

  • for the rest of the day
  • for the rest of us
phrase

Refers to other things or people that have not been discussed, after mentioning the most important.

We went to the park and the zoo. For the rest of the day, we relaxed at home.
Visual representation of "for the rest" - Refers to other things or people that have not been discussed, after mentioning the most important

Often appears as...

  • for the rest of the time
  • for the rest of the team
phrase

Referring to the remaining part or parts of something.

Johnny ate two cookies, and for the rest, he saved them for later.
Visual representation of "for the rest" - Referring to the remaining part or parts of something

Often appears as...

  • for the rest of the day
  • for the rest of us
phrase

Refers to other things or people that have not been discussed, after mentioning the most important.

We went to the park and the zoo. For the rest of the day, we relaxed at home.
Visual representation of "for the rest" - Refers to other things or people that have not been discussed, after mentioning the most important

Often appears as...

  • for the rest of the time
  • for the rest of the team
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "for the rest"
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Partial Consumption

Use when something isn't fully used or consumed and the remainder is set aside.

Illustration for Partial Consumption
She read the first chapter and planned to read for the rest of the evening.
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Saving Portions

Indicates that some parts are kept for future use after a portion is used.

Illustration for Saving Portions
I drank half of the juice, and for the rest, I put it in the fridge.
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Exclusion Clarity

Clarifies that a specific part is separate from the remaining parts.

Illustration for Exclusion Clarity
The pie was delicious. I ate a slice, and for the rest, I gave it to my friends.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Partial Consumption

Use when something isn't fully used or consumed and the remainder is set aside.

Illustration for Partial Consumption
She read the first chapter and planned to read for the rest of the evening.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Saving Portions

Indicates that some parts are kept for future use after a portion is used.

Illustration for Saving Portions
I drank half of the juice, and for the rest, I put it in the fridge.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Exclusion Clarity

Clarifies that a specific part is separate from the remaining parts.

Illustration for Exclusion Clarity
The pie was delicious. I ate a slice, and for the rest, I gave it to my friends.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Partial Consumption

Use when something isn't fully used or consumed and the remainder is set aside.

Illustration for Partial Consumption
She read the first chapter and planned to read for the rest of the evening.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Saving Portions

Indicates that some parts are kept for future use after a portion is used.

Illustration for Saving Portions
I drank half of the juice, and for the rest, I put it in the fridge.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Exclusion Clarity

Clarifies that a specific part is separate from the remaining parts.

Illustration for Exclusion Clarity
The pie was delicious. I ate a slice, and for the rest, I gave it to my friends.
Visual representation of the word "For the rest"

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