rear

Definition

  • noun: the part of something that is opposite to or away from the front part
  • verb: to erect by building
  • verb: to take care of (a young person or animal)
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: construct, early, soon

Examples

  • At this point in the voting, Jones is leading with Smith in second place and Johnson 'bringing up the rear'.

  • They 'reared' [='brought up', ('chiefly US') 'raised'] their children to be polite and well-mannered.

  • Someone 'rear-ended' my car at a stoplight. = My car was 'rear-ended' at a stoplight.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Not for me. I am dead anyway. Perhaps they will spare you. (GASPING) I was paid by King Harald Finehair. MAN: Stay alert! Hold the line! Line! Push on! Pull up on the rear! Hold your form! (HORSE WHINNYING) (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) Stop! Stop! Whoa, whoa, whoa! MAN: Halt! What news? (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: On the Eve Season: 4 Episode 19