rear¹ Definition
rear (rir)
noun
- the back or hind part of something
- the place or position behind or at the back at the rear of the house
- the part of a military or naval force farthest from the enemy
- ☆ Slang the buttocks
Etymology: prob. back-form. < rear(ward), rear (guard)
adjective
of, at, or in the rear a rear entrance
rear¹ Idioms
bring up the rear
to come at the end, as of a procession; be last in order
rear² Definition
rear (rir)
transitive verb
- to put upright; elevate
- to build; erect
- to grow or breed (animals or plants)
- to bring up by educating, nurturing, training, etc.; raise to rear a child
Etymology: ME reren < OE ræran, caus. of risan, to rise
intransitive verb
- to rise or stand on the hind legs, as a horse
- to rise (up), as in anger
- to rise high, as a mountain peak
rear Synonyms
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rear Synonyms
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rear Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- cottage: To the rear of the cottage a pathway leads to the large garden which extends to approximately 150 ' in depth.
- auditorium: The mixer position is off center to the prompt side rear of the auditorium and has limited space available.
- property: To the rear of the property is a yard.
- dwelling: Extract: two story extension to rear of dwelling ( following demolition of existing garage ).
- house: Outside, the al fresco dining area is at the rear of the house where lawns lead to open fields with woods beyond.
- building: In 1947 the bungalow at the rear of the building was built by Dennis, builders.
Object
- cub: The intention of Secret World is to eventually return any reared cubs back into the wild.
- kitten: Even hand reared kittens which you would think would be lovable can all too easily turn out to be aggressive.
- lamb: Lambing commences on 1 March, the Mules average 200 % lambs reared and Texel cross ewes, 175 % lambs reared.
- livestock: They are suited to rearing livestock like cattle and largely unsuited to crop growing.
- chicken: One of his last nets was hanging in the garden where he now rears chickens.
- pork: We had ourselves long since given up eating conventionally reared pork and chicken, because it tasted and felt horrid.
Noun used with modifier
offside: Night shift ripped the tire, I had to replace it ( offside rear ).
Modifies a noun
- wheel: Brakes are disk and work on the rear wheels.
- axle: There is a choice of four final-drive ratios for the Meritor rear axle, two for each gearbox.
- garden: There is a good size enclosed rear garden with a small patio area.
- suspension: Bikes with front and rear suspension are ideal for more challenging off-road riding or for simply reducing fatigue on big days out.
- elevation: Attic Room 11&'10& ' ' x 8&'1& ' ' With low angled ceiling, window to the rear elevation, central heating radiator.
- tire: After I had eventually regained the route I noticed my rear tire had developed a large lump.
Preposition: in
captivity: By comparing results from the two studies the RSPCA hopes to understand more about the impact of seals being reared in captivity.
Browse dictionary entries near rear
- ‹ reappraise
- ‹ reapportionment
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- ‹ reappear
- ‹ reaper
- ‹ reap
- ‹ reanimate
- ‹ reamer
- ‹ ream
- ‹ realty
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- rearview mirror ›

