rear

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Eymology 3 Noun 4 Verb

[change] Pronunciation

• (Canada, UK) IPA: /ˈrɪɚ/
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[change] Eymology

• From the Latin word retro meaning back or behind.

[change] Noun

Singular rear

Plural rears

1. The back or last part of something; something that is behind.

[change] Verb

Plain form rear

Third-person singular rears

Past tense reared

Past participle reared

Present participle rearing

1. (transitive) To raise or lift up.
2. (transitive) To educate and care for a young one until maturity.
3. (transitive) To breed or raise livestock.