Definitions and Examples of back, rear
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.
Example
He hurt his back while lifting heavy boxes.
Example
The back door of the house was left open.
The hindmost part of an animal, especially when prolonged beyond the rest of the body.
Example
The rear of the car was damaged in the accident.
Example
The horse kicked its rear legs.
Key Differences: back vs rear
- 1Back refers to the rear surface of the human body or the end or rear of something.
- 2Rear refers to the hindmost part of an animal or located at or near the back of something.
Effective Usage of back, rear
- 1Directional: Use fronts and backs to indicate the opposite sides of an object or person.
- 2Spatial: Use rear to describe the back part of a vehicle or animal.
- 3Positional: Use back to describe the end or rear of an object or person.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of fronts are back and rear. Use back to describe the end or rear of an object or person, and rear to describe the hindmost part of an animal or located at or near the back of something. Use these words to indicate opposite sides, describe spatial relationships, and convey positional information.
