REAR
noun
Definitions
- 1. The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last on order; -- opposed to Ant: front. Nipped with the lagging rear of winter's frost. Milton.
- 2. Specifically, the part of an army or fleet which comes last, or is stationed behind the rest. When the fierce foe hung on our broken rear. Milton.
Other Definitions
This word also has 3 other definitions:
REAR
(adjective)
Being behind, or in the hindmost part; hindmost; as, the rear rank of a company. Rear admiral, an officer in the navy, next in rank below a vice admir...
REAR
(adverb)
Early; soon. [Prov. Eng.] Then why does Cuddy leave his cot so rear! Gay.
REAR
(verb)
To place in the rear; to secure the rear of. [R.]
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
