rear
noun
the back of something, as distinguished from the front.
will rear
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future tenseof rear.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Now, a group of the birds have nested at an industrial estate near Guildford, with the hope they will rear chicks in the coming years.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
If antisemitism isn’t fought here, it will rear its head elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025
“If you get too close, they will rear up at you.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2022
Working in homelessness, Reynolds said, “Every obstacle will rear its ugly head at some point.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 8, 2022
"What a charming pet," said Emma; "I will rear it for myself."
From The Settlers in Canada by Frederick Marryat
