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.

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