Rear: meaning, definitions and examples

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rear

 

[ rɪər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Noun

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 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 पीछे का भाग

🇩🇪 Rückseite

🇮🇩 belakang

🇺🇦 задній

🇵🇱 tylny

🇯🇵 後部

🇫🇷 arrière

🇪🇸 trasero

🇹🇷 arka

🇰🇷 

🇸🇦 خلفي

🇨🇿 zadní

🇸🇰 zadná

🇨🇳 后面

🇸🇮 zadaj

🇮🇸 aftan

🇰🇿 артқы

🇬🇪 უკანა

🇦🇿 arxa

🇲🇽 trasero

Etymology

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.

See also: rearward, rearwards.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,907, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.