Pronunciation

/rɪər/

Definitions

Noun

1. Rear (noun): The back part or end of something, especially when it comes to position or location. For example: “The car’s rear lights were visible from a distance.”
2. Rear (noun, military): The part of an army or fleet that is situated behind the main body. For example: “The rear guard held their ground against the advancing enemy.”
3. Rear-end: The back of a vehicle, typically used figuratively to describe an accident involving the back. For example: “He was cited for rear-ending another car.”

Verb

1. To place or move something to the back or rear position. For example: “I need to rear the furniture to make more space.”
2. (figurative) To support or encourage someone from behind. For example: “She was his constant emotional rear during their difficult times.”

Adjective

1. Located or situated at the back. For example: “The house has a large rear garden.”
2. Occurring or coming after something else. For example: “The meeting will take place in the rear conference room.”

Phrases

• “Bring something to the rear” means to move it to the back.
• “The rear view mirror” refers to the mirror on the back of a vehicle.
• “Handle the rear” can mean to be responsible for the less visible or less important aspects of a task.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She leaned out the rear window to catch a glimpse of the scenery.”
• Verb: “The soldiers formed a line, with the rear formation providing cover.”
• Adjective: “The house had a cozy living room with a comfortable sofa at the rear.”

Synonyms

• Back
• Rearward
• Rearwards
• Tail
• Apex
• End

Antonyms

• Front
• Forefront
• Proximate
• Ahead