Definitions
01the back part
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. the back part of something, such as a car, a building, or a line of people.
n. the back or hindmost part of an object, structure, or formation.
日本語:後ろ※
“The garden is located at the rear of the house, away from the noisy street.”
“The delivery truck was forced to park at the rear of the warehouse because the main entrance was blocked by construction equipment.”
02the buttocks
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Medicine Formal
n. a polite or slightly formal word for a person's bottom.
n. the buttocks or posterior of a human body; often used as a euphemism in medical or formal contexts.
“The doctor asked the patient to lie on their side and relax their rear.”
“He slipped on the icy pavement and landed squarely on his rear, much to the amusement of the passing commuters.”
03military tail
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Military Formal
n. the part of an army or a group of ships that is at the very back.
n. the section of a military force or fleet that is stationed furthest from the enemy or at the end of a column.
日本語:後方※
“The supply wagons were kept in the rear to protect them from the attack.”
“The general ordered the cavalry to protect the rear of the column while the infantry advanced through the narrow mountain pass.”
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04to raise children or animals
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to care for and help a child or a young animal grow up.
v. to bring up and care for offspring until they are fully grown; often used for livestock or in formal discussions of parenting.
Español:criar
“She was born in the city but reared in a small village by the sea.”
“The farmer had spent his entire life rearing prize-winning cattle for the regional agricultural shows.”
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05located at the back
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describing something that is at the back.
adj. positioned at or towards the back of something; non-gradable adjective.
“The car has rear doors that open in a special way.”
“The vehicle was equipped with rear sensors to assist the driver when reversing into tight parking spaces.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “rear” in context.
Verb
01. bring up the rear
“The younger scouts led the way, while the experienced leaders brought up the rear.”
verb + noun
02. rear children
“They decided to move to the countryside to rear their children in a healthier environment.”
verb + noun
03. rear up
“The horse suddenly reared up in fright when the lightning struck nearby.”
verb + adv
Adjective
04. rear entrance
“Please use the rear entrance if you are arriving after the main gates have been locked.”
adj + noun
05. rear window
“The driver couldn't see anything because the rear window was covered in thick frost.”
adj + noun
Preposition
06. at the rear
“The garden is located at the rear of the property, offering complete privacy from the street.”
prep + noun
07. to the rear
“The kitchen was extended to the rear to create a large open-plan dining area.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Ituen died of multiple stab wounds to his head and neck in the rear yard of a Coxwell Ave.” “Two vehicles were travelling southbound towards Dublin when Vehicle two collided with the rear of Vehicle one.” Etymology
From Middle English reren (“to raise”), from Old English rǣran (“to raise, set upright, promote, exalt, begin, create, give rise to, excite, rouse, arouse, stir up”), from Proto-West Germanic raiʀijan, from Proto-Germanic raizijaną, raisijaną (“to cause to rise, raise”), from Proto-Indo-European h₁rey- (“to lift oneself, rise”). Cognate with Scots rere (“to construct, build, rear”), Icelandic reisa (“to raise”), Gothic 𐍂𐌰𐌹𐍃𐌾𐌰𐌽 (raisjan, “to cause to rise, lift up, establish”), German reisen (“to travel”, literally “to rear up and depart”); and a doublet of raise. More at rise. Related to rise and raise, which is used for several of its now archaic or obsolete senses and for some of its senses that are currently more common in other dialects of English.
From Middle English rere, from Anglo-Norman rere, ultimately from Latin retro. Compare arrear. Doublet of retro.
From Middle English reren, from Old English hrēran (“to move, shake, agitate”), from Proto-Germanic hrōzijaną (“to stir”), from Proto-Indo-European ḱroHs- (“to mix, stir, cook”). Cognate with Dutch roeren (“to stir, shake, whip”), German rühren (“to stir, beat, move”), Swedish röra (“to touch, move, stir”), Icelandic hræra (“to stir”).
From Middle English rere, from Old English hrēr, hrēre (“not thoroughly cooked, underdone, lightly boiled”), from hrēran (“to move, shake, agitate”), from Proto-Germanic hrōzijaną (“to stir”), from Proto-Indo-European ḱroHs- (“to mix, stir, cook”). Related to Old English hrōr (“stirring, busy, active, strong, brave”), Dutch roeren (“to stir, shake, whip”), German rühren (“to stir, beat, move”), Swedish röra (“to touch, move, stir”), Icelandic hræra (“to stir”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Idioms
02. rear one's head
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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