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rear in Latin

rear in Latin is postīcus — rear means to bring up and care for a child or young animal until maturity.

rear in Latin

postīcus
adj
Being behind, or in the hindmost part; hindmost..

What does "rear" mean?

  1. verb To bring up and care for a child or young animal until maturity.
    "They reared three children on the family farm."
  2. verb Of a horse, to rise up on its hind legs.
    "The horse reared in fright at the sudden noise."
  3. noun The back part of something, or the position behind everything else.
    "The entrance is around the rear of the building."
  4. adj Located at the back.
    "A dent appeared in the rear bumper."
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rear in a sentence

  • They reared three children on the family farm.
  • The sanctuary rears orphaned elephant calves.
  • The horse reared in fright at the sudden noise.
  • The entrance is around the rear of the building.

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What is "rear" in Latin?

"rear" in Latin is postīcus. rear means: To bring up and care for a child or young animal until maturity.

How do you use "rear" in a sentence?

Example: "They reared three children on the family farm." In Latin, "rear" is postīcus.

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