How do you pronounce rear?

rear is pronounced as /rɪər/.

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rear

🐈rear

noun, verb

/rɪər/

B2 Upper Intermediate

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Meaning

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Example Sentences

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

Example Expressions

bring up the rear

Synonyms

back, behind, raise, nurture, lift

Antonyms

front, lower, neglect

Collocations

rear view, rear door, rear seat, rear window, rear end

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