Looking for the meaning of the word REAR in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of REAR with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Rear
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (first used as a military term): from Old French rere, based on Latin retro ‘back’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle
Short Definition:back part of something
Examples:- the kitchen door at the rear of the house
- cars with safety belts fitted in the rear
Word: Rear
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
at the back
Short Definition:at back
Examples:- the car's rear window
Word: Rear
Speech Type: Verb
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