For the rest

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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
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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.

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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.
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