rear
noun
the back of something, as distinguished from the front.
reared
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past participleof rear.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof rear.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
rearnounthe back of something, as distinguished from the front.
Example Sentences
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When her anxiety reared up, Biles was ready.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Insect larvae reared at higher temperatures will develop faster and reach pupation at a smaller size.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
The Medicare issue has also reared its head in recent times.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
When the eggs hatch, the birds are then reared to point of fledge.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
But Ma Charles seemed to enjoy Vonetta’s imitation and reared her head back and cackled.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
