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Definition of reared - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
upbringingUS raised or brought upUS
- The reared child was well-mannered and polite.
- The reared animals were healthy and strong.
- The reared plants thrived in the new environment.
Origin of reared
Old English, ræran (raise)
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- French:élevé, ...
- German:aufgezogen, ...
- Italian:educato, ...
- Spanish:formado, ...
- Portuguese:educado, ...
- Chinese:养育的, ...
- Japanese:育てられた, ...
- Arabic:مُرَبّى, ...
- Hebrew:מְגוּדָּל, ...
- Russian:воспитанный, ...
- Ukrainian:вихований, ...
- Hindi:पालित, ...
Definition of rear - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
last positionposition at the back in a line
- He stood at the rear of the queue.
2.
- She fell and landed on her rear.
3.
position termsback part of something
- The car was damaged at the rear.
4.
militaryTECH. back part of a military forceTECH.
- The troops protected the rear during the retreat.
Verb
1.
familytr. care for children until they are adultstr.
- She reared her children with love and care.
2.
movementtr. raise to an upright positiontr.
- He reared the fallen flagpole to its original position.
3.
horsesintr. rise up on hind legsintr.
- The horse reared suddenly during the parade.
4.
constructiontr. construct or build somethingtr.
- They reared a new monument in the park.
Adjective
positionat the back part
- The rear entrance was locked.
Expressions with rear
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rise on the hind legs
The horse reared up suddenly, startling everyone.
be the last in a sequence
He brought up the rear in the list of speakers.
take action to protect oneself from blame
He made copies of the emails to cover his rear.
start moving or working faster or with more effort
You need to get your rear in gear or you'll be late!
understand basic things or have basic competence
He doesn't know his head from his rear.
appear or emerge in an unpleasant way
The issue of corruption reared its ugly head again.
appear or become noticeable in an unpleasant way
The issue reared its ugly head again during the meeting.
give false praise to make someone feel good
Stop blowing smoke up my rear and tell the truth!
emerge suddenly, often causing problems or trouble
Old anxieties can suddenly rear their head during stressful situations.
in the back part of a place or group
The luggage is stored at the rear.
in a way that starts at or comes from the back side
The car was hit from the rear.
located at the back of something
The dog is sitting in the rear.
door located at the back of a building or vehicle
The delivery was made through the rear door.
buttocks or the part you sit on
He slipped and landed on his rear end.
red light at the back of a vehicle
The rear light was broken after the accident.
view of the back of something
The rear view of the building was impressive.
wheel located at the back of a vehicle
The car's rear wheel got stuck in the mud.
window at the back of a car
He looked through the rear window to reverse.
moving toward the back part of something
The soldiers marched to the rear.
protective bar fixed to the back of a vehicle against impact
The car's rear bumper was scratched in the parking lot.
take actions to ensure one's safety or security
She made backup plans to protect her rear at work.
pull back suddenly in response to change
She reared back when the door slammed shut.
lamp at the back of a vehicle
The rear lamp of the car was broken.
minor car accident involving rear collision
He got into a rear-ender on his way home.
Origin of rear
Old English, ræran (to raise)
Examples of rear in a sentence
She found a seat at the rear of the theater. He injured his rear during the game. The chair was uncomfortable for his rear. The rear of the building was covered in ivy. The rear of the plane had extra legroom. The general ordered reinforcements to the rear.
Supplies were stored at the rear of the formation. They reared their kids in a small town. He reared his son to be independent. She reared the young plant to help it grow straight. The horse reared its head in response to the noise. The stallion reared in the middle of the field. During the race, the horse reared unexpectedly. The community reared a new school in record time. They reared a bridge over the river. The rear window was broken. They parked at the rear gate.
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- French:arrière, élever, ...
- German:Ende, aufziehen, ...
- Italian:fondo, crescere, ...
- Spanish:parte trasera, criar, ...
- Portuguese:traseira, criar, ...
- Chinese:后面, 抚养, ...
- Japanese:後ろ, 育てる, ...
- Arabic:مؤخرة الصف, رَبَّى, ...
- Hebrew:מַאֲסֵף, לְגַדֵּל, ...
- Russian:хвост, воспитывать, ...
- Ukrainian:хвіст, виховувати, ...
- Hindi:पिछला स्थान, लालन-पालन करना, ...
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