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What is the meaning of rear?

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Anonymous

8y ago
Updated: 6/23/2021

Early; soon., The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last in order; -- opposed to front., Specifically, the part of an army or fleet which comes last, or is stationed behind the rest., Being behind, or in the hindmost part; hindmost; as, the rear rank of a company., To place in the rear; to secure the rear of., To raise; to lift up; to cause to rise, become erect, etc.; to elevate; as, to rear a monolith., To erect by building; to set up; to construct; as, to rear defenses or houses; to rear one government on the ruins of another., To lift and take up., To bring up to maturity, as young; to educate; to instruct; to foster; as, to rear offspring., To breed and raise; as, to rear cattle., To rouse; to stir up., To rise up on the hind legs, as a horse; to become erect.

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