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Rear
01
the part of an object located on the opposite side from its front
Example
The car 's rear was dented in the accident.
He attached the trailer to the rear of the truck.
InformalExample
He slipped on the ice and landed squarely on his rear.
The chair was so uncomfortable that it made his rear ache after a while.
03
the part of a military force that is furthest from the enemy, often used for support and logistics
Example
Supplies were transported from the rear to the front lines throughout the battle.
The soldiers at the rear were tasked with organizing medical aid and rations.
to rear
Example
She dedicated her life to rearing her three children.
It takes a lot of patience and love to rear a child well.
02
to stand or rise onto the back legs, usually referring to animals
Intransitive
Example
The horse reared when it heard the thunder.
The lion reared on its back legs and roared.
03
to rise or extend to a great height, especially when something appears to tower over its surroundings
Example
The skyscrapers reared above the city skyline.
The mountain reared up in the distance, its peak covered in snow.
04
to care for and raise animals until they reach maturity
Example
The farmer rears cows for dairy production.
She has been rearing horses for competitive racing.
05
to nurture or cultivate something, especially plants, to help it grow
Example
She reared the seedlings carefully until they were strong enough to be transplanted.
The farmer reared his crops with great attention to detail.
