Synonyms for Rear (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the side of an object that is opposite its front):
backside, back end
WordNet sense 2 (the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on):
behind, bottom, bum, buns, buttocks, can, derriere, fanny, hindquarters, posterior, rump, seat, stern, tail, tush, arse, fundament, keister, nates, prat, tooshie, tush, tail end, hind end
WordNet sense 3 (rise up):
lift, rise
WordNet sense 4 (bring up):
nurture, parent, raise, bring up
WordNet sense 5 (cause to rise up):
erect
WordNet sense 6 (stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds):
rise up
WordNet sense 7 (construct, build, or erect):
put up, set up
WordNet sense 8 (located in or toward the back or rear):
rearward
WordNet sense 9 (related to or located at the back):
back
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