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rear Antonyms
Opposite of rear
Because the opposite of rear shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Located at, relating to, or forming the back part of something.
Usage Example
"Please enter the building through the front entrance after business hours."
Strongest
front
forward
fore
Strong
anterior
• noun (Context 2)
The back part of something, especially a building, vehicle, or military formation, as opposed to the front.
Usage Example
"Extra luggage was stored neatly at the front of the bus."
Strongest
front
forefront
Strong
head
vanguard
bow
• verb (Context 3)
To bring up and care for a child until they are fully grown, or to breed and raise animals or crops.
Usage Example
"The farmers neglect free-range sheep on the grassy hillsides."
Strong
neglect
abandon
• verb (Context 4)
To lift, raise, or hold up vertically, or to extend to a great height.
Usage Example
"Snow-capped mountains reared high above the quiet valley."
Strongest
lower
Strong
drop
sink
Similar words to rear
Words similar to rear shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
rear end
back
raise
backside
bring up
bottom
buttocks
behind
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Rear. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/rear