rear Synonyms
rear Meaning
rear (n)
the back of a military formation or procession
the side of an object that is opposite its front
the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
the side that goes last or is not normally seen
rear (v)
stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
look after a child until it is an adult
rise up
cause to rise up
construct, build, or erect
rear (s)
located in or toward the back or rear
rear (adv.)
Early; soon.
rear (n.)
The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last in order; -- opposed to front.
Specifically, the part of an army or fleet which comes last, or is stationed behind the rest.
rear (a.)
Being behind, or in the hindmost part; hindmost; as, the rear rank of a company.
rear (v. t.)
To place in the rear; to secure the rear of.
To raise; to lift up; to cause to rise, become erect, etc.; to elevate; as, to rear a monolith.
To erect by building; to set up; to construct; as, to rear defenses or houses; to rear one government on the ruins of another.
To lift and take up.
To bring up to maturity, as young; to educate; to instruct; to foster; as, to rear offspring.
To breed and raise; as, to rear cattle.
To rouse; to stir up.
rear (v. i.)
To rise up on the hind legs, as a horse; to become erect.
rear Sentence Examples
- The rear bumper of the car had been dented in the accident.
- The hikers stayed near the rear of the group to avoid obstacles.
- The rear entrance to the building was used for deliveries.
- The horse kicked its rear legs out in frustration.
- The soldiers moved to the rear of the formation to regroup.
- The rear end of the vehicle slid out of control on the icy road.
- The rear admiral commanded a fleet of ships.
- The rear gunner kept watch for enemy aircraft.
- The rear seat of the car was spacious and comfortable.
- The mare raised her rear leg to shoo away an annoying fly.
FAQs About the word rear
the back of a military formation or procession, the side of an object that is opposite its front, the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer,
hind,back, aft, dorsal, hinder,posterior, after, hindmost,rearward
anterior,front, front, anterior, frontal,frontal, fore, forward, fore, forward
The rear bumper of the car had been dented in the accident.
The hikers stayed near the rear of the group to avoid obstacles.
The rear entrance to the building was used for deliveries.
The horse kicked its rear legs out in frustration.
