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rest of the

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the remaining part of something without specifying it further. It is often followed by a noun or pronoun.

Examples:

I ate half of the cake, and the rest of the cake is for you.
She finished her work, but the rest of the team is still working.
He read the first chapter, but the rest of the book was too boring.
After the storm, only the rest of the trees were standing.
I packed my clothes, but the rest of the items are still in the suitcase.

Alternatives:

the rest of

the rest of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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This phrase is used to refer to the remaining part of something without specifying it further. It is often followed by a noun or pronoun.

Examples:

I ate half of the cake, and the rest of the cake is for you.
She finished her work, but the rest of the team is still working.
He read the first chapter, but the rest of the book was too boring.
After the storm, only the rest of the trees were standing.
I packed my clothes, but the rest of the items are still in the suitcase.

Alternatives:

rest of the

Both "rest of the" and "the rest of" are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used based on personal preference or to fit the flow of a sentence.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

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