rear

Definition

Examples

Please use the rear entrance of the building after six in the evening.

Word Family

Synonyms

• backthe posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
• hindany of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers

Collocations

• Easy rear bicycle wheel
  to rear bicycle wheel, meaning to stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
• Medium use the rear entrance of the building
  to use the rear entrance of the building, meaning to put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
• Hard check the rear-view mirror continuously
  to check the rear-view mirror continuously, meaning to examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
• Very Hard bring up the rear of the parade
  to cause or carry to a place or result regarding up the rear of the parade