Rear

Pronunciation: /rɪər/

Definitions of rear

noun the back part of something

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy wagged its tail with excitement as it ran to the rear of the garden.

A2 She placed the vase on the shelf at the rear of the room.

B1 The rear of the car was dented in the accident.

B2 The soldiers were instructed to cover the rear during the march.

C1 The rear of the house offered a stunning view of the mountains.

C2 The rear of the ship was where the cargo was stored for the journey.

adjective located at the back

Example Sentences

A1 The rear door of the house is locked.

A2 She sat in the rear row of the classroom.

B1 The rear view mirror on the car needs adjusting.

B2 The rear entrance to the building is for employees only.

C1 The rear section of the plane is reserved for first class passengers.

C2 The rear of the ship offers stunning views of the ocean.

Examples of rear in a Sentence

formal The rear of the building is where the loading dock is located.

informal I'll meet you at the rear entrance of the restaurant.

slang Let's hang out in the rear of the park where it's more private.

figurative He always seems to be one step ahead, never showing his rear in any situation.

Grammatical Forms of rear

• past tense: reared
• plural: rears
• comparative: rarer
• superlative: rarest
• present tense: rear
• future tense: will rear
• perfect tense: has reared
• continuous tense: is rearing
• singular: rear
• positive degree: rear
• infinitive: rear
• gerund: rearing
• participle: reared

Origin and Evolution of rear

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'rear' originated from Middle English 'rere' which came from Old English 'hrēr' meaning the hindmost part or back of something.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rear' evolved to not only refer to the hindmost part of something but also to the act of raising or bringing up children, animals, or plants.