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rear side

[ rɪə saɪd ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

car part

The back part of a car, opposite to the front side.

Synonyms

back side, rear end.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
rear side	This term is often used when referring to the side of an object or vehicle that is farther from the front. It is more neutral and technical. The rear side of the building needs more lighting Please check the rear side mirror before changing lanes
back side	This is used in informal contexts to refer to the back portion of something, often used for everyday objects or items. Can be slightly less technical. You can find the instructions on the back side of the box She placed the sticker on the back side of her laptop
rear end	Commonly used to describe the back part of a vehicle or sometimes a person's backside. Has a more colloquial and sometimes a slightly humorous tone. The car was damaged on the rear end in the accident He slipped and landed on his rear end

Word

Description / Examples

rear side

This term is often used when referring to the side of an object or vehicle that is farther from the front. It is more neutral and technical.

The rear side of the building needs more lighting
Please check the rear side mirror before changing lanes

back side

This is used in informal contexts to refer to the back portion of something, often used for everyday objects or items. Can be slightly less technical.

You can find the instructions on the back side of the box
She placed the sticker on the back side of her laptop

rear end

Commonly used to describe the back part of a vehicle or sometimes a person's backside. Has a more colloquial and sometimes a slightly humorous tone.

The car was damaged on the rear end in the accident
He slipped and landed on his rear end

Examples of usage

The rear side of the car was damaged in the accident.
Please check the rear side for any scratches.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

building

The back part of a building, opposite to the front side.

Synonyms

back side, rear end.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
rear side	Use to describe the back part of an object, vehicle, or building. Typically used in more formal or technical contexts. The rear side of the vehicle was damaged in the collision. Please use the rear side entrance for deliveries.
back side	Commonly used in everyday language to refer to the opposite side of something, usually the less visible or less important side. There's a lovely garden on the back side of the house. You can find the instructions on the back side of the package.
rear end	Often used in a more casual or colloquial manner, particularly to refer to the back part of a vehicle or a person's buttocks. Can have a slightly informal or humorous tone. The car's rear end got scratched during parking. He slipped and landed right on his rear end.

Word

Description / Examples

rear side

Use to describe the back part of an object, vehicle, or building. Typically used in more formal or technical contexts.

The rear side of the vehicle was damaged in the collision.
Please use the rear side entrance for deliveries.

back side

Commonly used in everyday language to refer to the opposite side of something, usually the less visible or less important side.

There's a lovely garden on the back side of the house.
You can find the instructions on the back side of the package.

rear end

Often used in a more casual or colloquial manner, particularly to refer to the back part of a vehicle or a person's buttocks. Can have a slightly informal or humorous tone.

The car's rear end got scratched during parking.
He slipped and landed right on his rear end.

Examples of usage

The rear side of the house has a beautiful garden.
The rear side of the building faces the park.

^{Context #3 | Noun}

general

Any part of an object or structure that is located at the back.

Synonyms

back side, opposite side.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
rear side	Use this term when referring to the back part of an object, building, or vehicle. It's often used in more technical or formal descriptions. Please load the boxes into the rear side of the truck The rear side of the building has an emergency exit
back side	This term is more casual and common. It can be used to refer to the rear part of an object or a person’s back. There’s a small garden on the back side of the house The instructions are written on the back side of the card
opposite side	This term is best used when indicating something that is on the other side relative to a point of reference. It does not necessarily mean the rear but rather something facing another thing. My office is on the opposite side of the street The answer is on the opposite side of the page

Word

Description / Examples

rear side

Use this term when referring to the back part of an object, building, or vehicle. It's often used in more technical or formal descriptions.

Please load the boxes into the rear side of the truck
The rear side of the building has an emergency exit

back side

This term is more casual and common. It can be used to refer to the rear part of an object or a person’s back.

There’s a small garden on the back side of the house
The instructions are written on the back side of the card

opposite side

This term is best used when indicating something that is on the other side relative to a point of reference. It does not necessarily mean the rear but rather something facing another thing.

My office is on the opposite side of the street
The answer is on the opposite side of the page

Examples of usage

The rear side of the book had a list of references.
The rear side of the painting was signed by the artist.

Translations

Translations of the word "rear side" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lado traseiro

🇮🇳 पीछे का भाग

🇩🇪 Rückseite

🇮🇩 sisi belakang

🇺🇦 задня сторона

🇵🇱 tył

🇯🇵 裏側

🇫🇷 côté arrière

🇪🇸 parte trasera

🇹🇷 arka taraf

🇰🇷 뒷면

🇸🇦 الجانب الخلفي

🇨🇿 zadní strana

🇸🇰 zadná strana

🇨🇳 后面

🇸🇮 zadnja stran

🇮🇸 aftari hluti

🇰🇿 артқы жағы

🇬🇪 უკანა მხარე

🇦🇿 arxa tərəfi

🇲🇽 parte trasera

Etymology

The word 'rear' originated from Middle English and Old English, with roots in Germanic languages. It has been used to refer to the back part of objects or structures for centuries. 'Side' comes from Old English and has been used to denote the lateral part of something since ancient times. When combined, 'rear side' has become a common term in modern English to describe the opposite part of the front or main side of an object or structure.