English Synonym Finder

rear

Definitions

The back part of something, especially a building or vehicle.

To bring up and care for a child or animal until they are fully grown.

To rise up or stand on the hind legs, as a horse does.

Examples

The driver checked the rear view mirror before changing lanes.

The soldiers were stationed at the rear of the battalion.

She decided to rear her children in a quiet, rural town.

Synonyms

back hind posterior aft stern tail reverse

Antonyms

front fore anterior head lead face beginning