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rear1

Syllabification: (rear)

Pronunciation: /ri(ə)r/

Definition of rear

[in singular]

the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle:the kitchen door at the rear of the house
the space or position at the back of something or someone:the field at the rear of the church
the hindmost part of an army, fleet, or line of people:two blue policemen at the rear fell out of the formation
(also rear end) informal a person’s buttocks.

[attributive]

Phrases

bring up the rear: be at the very end of a line of people.; come last in a race or other contest.

Middle English (first used as a military term): from Old French rere, based on Latin retro 'back'

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