/deˈmas/
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Translation
the rest, the others
Word origin
From Latin de magis ('of more'), literally 'from more, besides'. It came to mean 'the rest, the others'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- de magis
- English cognates
- major, master
Examples
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The others have already gone home.
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Think about others, not just about yourself.
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The rest does not matter.
Reparte invitados.
Share the cake out among the rest of the guests.
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Three friends came by car and the others by train.
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