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Term: Rear

Part of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb
• Adjective

Senses/Definitions:

Noun:

1. The back or hindmost part of something
2. The area or position at the back of something or someone

Sample Sentences for Noun:

• The rear of the car was damaged in the accident.
• We sat in the rear of the classroom.

Antonym for Noun:

• Front

Verb:

1. Bring up and care for (a child)
2. Regain control of oneself after a difficult experience or period

Sample Sentences for Verb:

• She reared five children on her own.
• It took him a while to rear himself after the loss.

Antonym for Verb:

• Neglect

Adjective:

1. Of or relating to the hindmost part of something
2. Coming after all others in importance or time; final

Sample Sentences for Adjective:

• They sat in the rear seats of the theater.
• The company's rear entrance is around the corner.
• This is the rear entrance to the building.
• The rear wheel of the bike needs to be replaced.
• This is the rear garden gate.

Antonym for Adjective:

• Frontal