rear — the back part of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the back part of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪr/
Example Sentences
- My cat always attacks from the rear like a ninja.
- She was reared by wolves, which explains her excellent hunting skills.
- The rear tire of my bicycle is flat again.
rear
NOUN[/rɪr/]
the back part of something
the back part of something
Looking to the rear brought fear, but ahead was crystal clear!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English ræran, meaning 'to raise' or 'lift up', derived from the common ancestral language of the Germanic family. The word evolved from its literal meaning of physical elevation to encompass the senses of 'to nurture or bring up' (as in raising children) and 'the back or hind part' (as in rear of a building).
Breakdown
Old English ræran (to raise, lift up) is a Germanic root without further decomposition into productive morphemes. The semantic shift from 'raise/lift' to 'rear/nurture' reflects metaphorical extension of the physical action to child-rearing, while 'rear' as an adjective derives from the locational sense of 'that which is raised/elevated' (the back part).
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📝Examples
“My cat always attacks from the rear like a ninja.”
“She was reared by wolves, which explains her excellent hunting skills.”
“The rear tire of my bicycle is flat again.”
“The dragon reared its massive head and roared.”
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