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Rear
01
the part of an object located on the opposite side from its front
Examples
The car 's rear was dented in the accident.
InformalExamples
He slipped on the ice and landed squarely on his rear.
03
the part of a military force that is furthest from the enemy, often used for support and logistics
Examples
Supplies were transported from the rear to the front lines throughout the battle.
to rear
Examples
She dedicated her life to rearing her three children.
02
to stand or rise onto the back legs, usually referring to animals
Intransitive
Examples
The horse reared when it heard the thunder.
03
to rise or extend to a great height, especially when something appears to tower over its surroundings
Examples
The skyscrapers reared above the city skyline.
04
to care for and raise animals until they reach maturity
Examples
The farmer rears cows for dairy production.
05
to nurture or cultivate something, especially plants, to help it grow
Examples
She reared the seedlings carefully until they were strong enough to be transplanted.
