Rear: meaning, definitions and examples

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rear

[ rɪər ]

^{Context #1}

of a car

The back part of a vehicle where the engine is located. It is also the part of a car that is behind the driver's seat.

Synonyms

back, hind, tail end

Examples of usage

The rear of the car was damaged in the accident.
The engine is located in the rear of the vehicle.

^{Context #2}

of a building

The back part of a building or structure.

Synonyms

back, backside, behind

Examples of usage

There is a garden at the rear of the house.
The rear of the building faces the park.

^{Context #3}

military

To bring up the rear, to follow behind others.

Synonyms

bring up the rear, follow, trail

Examples of usage

The troops are instructed to rear the main battalion.
He was rearing the convoy.

Translations

Translations of the word "rear" in other languages:

🇵🇹 traseiro

traseira
parte traseira

🇮🇳 पीछे का भाग

🇩🇪 Rückseite

Hinterteil
hinten

🇮🇩 belakang

🇺🇦 задній

тил
зад

🇵🇱 tylny

tył
tylna część

🇯🇵 後部

後ろ
リア

🇫🇷 arrière

derrière
dos

🇪🇸 trasero

parte trasera
detrás

🇹🇷 arka

arka taraf
arka kısım

🇰🇷 뒤

후미
뒤쪽

🇸🇦 خلفي

مؤخرة
ظهر

🇨🇿 zadní

zadek
zadní část

🇸🇰 zadná

zadok
zadná časť

🇨🇳 后面

后部
尾部

🇸🇮 zadaj

zadnji del
zadnji

🇮🇸 aftan

afturendi
bakhluti

🇰🇿 артқы

артқы жағы
артқы бөлік

🇬🇪 უკანა

უკანა ნაწილი
უკან

🇦🇿 arxa

arxa hissə
arxada

🇲🇽 trasero

parte trasera
detrás

Word origin

The word 'rear' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old English word 'hrēar'. It has been used to refer to the back part of objects or structures since the 14th century. Over time, 'rear' has evolved to encompass various contexts, from describing the back of a vehicle to military formations.