CEFR B2

rearing

verb (participle)

Meaning

Rising to a vertical position on the hind legs, often used to describe horses or other large animals in a state of agitation.

Examples

The stallion was rearing wildly as the thunder cracked overhead.
A sudden noise caused the horse to start rearing, nearly throwing its rider.

Synonyms: rising, prancing, bucking, rampant

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rearing (B2)

verb (participle)

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪərɪŋ/

Definition

Rising to a vertical position on the hind legs, often used to describe horses or other large animals in a state of agitation.

Examples

The stallion was rearing wildly as the thunder cracked overhead.
A sudden noise caused the horse to start rearing, nearly throwing its rider.
The statue depicted a knight on a rearing charger.

How to Use rearing

rearing up (phrasal verb): To suddenly rise onto the hind legs. — "The horse started rearing up when the car backfired."
rearing of [noun] (collocation): The act of raising livestock or children. — "The rearing of cattle requires significant space and resources."

Synonyms of rearing

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