early; soon.-the back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last in order; -- opposed to front.-specifically, the part of an army or fleet which comes last, or is stationed behind the rest.-being behind, or in the hindmost part; hindmost; as, the rear rank of a company.-to place in the rear; to secure the rear of.-to raise; to lift up; to cause to rise, become erect, etc.; to elevate; as, to rear a monolith.-to erect by building; to set up; to construct; as, to rear defenses or houses; to rear one government on the ruins of another.-to lift and take up.-to bring up to maturity, as young; to educate; to instruct; to foster; as, to rear offspring.-to breed and raise; as, to rear cattle.-to rouse; to stir up.-to rise up on the hind legs, as a horse; to become erect.