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rear [ˈriɚ]

1 rear noun
  • the part of something that is opposite to or away from the front part : the back part of something —often + of
  • the part of your body that you sit on : buttocks—usually singular

2 rear adjective
  • at or near the back of something

3 rear verb
  • to take care of (a young person or animal) —often + on
  • to rise up on the back legs with the front legs in the air
  • to rise high in the air