the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle

the kitchen door at the rear of the house

cars with safety belts fitted in the rear

bring up and care for (a child) until they are fully grown

Nigel was born and reared in Bath

I was reared on stories of collieries

(of a horse or other animal) raise itself upright on its hind legs

the horse reared in terror

a rattlesnake reared up at his elbow