noun Uncommon

rearing

Rearing (noun) means the act or process of raising a child or young animal. Example: “The rearing of livestock takes patience and steady routine.”

noun

The act or process of raising a child or young animal.

"The rearing of livestock takes patience and steady routine."

How to use rearing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of bringing up a child or animal to maturity.

Common pairings

child rearing animal rearing

Word forms

rearings plural

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Etymology

From Middle English rerynge, "raising."

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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raising breeding upbringing fostering nurture fosterage bringing up

Related words

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Rhymes for rearing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rearing” mean?

The word “rearing” means the act or process of raising a child or young animal. In plain terms, the process of bringing up a child or animal to maturity.

How do you use “rearing” in a sentence?

Here is “rearing” used in a sentence: “The rearing of livestock takes patience and steady routine.”

What part of speech is “rearing”?

“Rearing” is a noun.

Where does the word “rearing” come from?

The word “rearing” comes from Middle English. From Middle English rerynge, "raising.".

Is “rearing” a common word?

“Rearing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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