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POSTERIOR Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word posterior. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word posterior. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for POSTERIOR

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rear
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the back of a military formation or procession

• the side of an object that is opposite its front

• the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

• the side that goes last or is not normally seen

adjective satellite

• located in or toward the back or rear

verb

• stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

• look after a child until it is an adult

• rise up

• cause to rise up

• construct, build, or erect

backside
nounn
noun

• the side of an object that is opposite its front

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

behind
adverbadv
noun

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

adverb

• in or to or toward the rear

• remaining in a place or condition that has been left or departed from

• showing a time that is earlier than the actual time

• in or into an inferior position

• in debt

adjective satellite

• having the lower score or lagging position in a contest

bottom
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• situated at the bottom or lowest position

noun

• the lower side of anything

• the lowest part of anything

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

• the second half of an inning; while the home team is at bat

• a depression forming the ground under a body of water

• low-lying alluvial land near a river

• a cargo ship

adjective satellite

• the lowest rank

verb

• provide with a bottom or a seat

• strike the ground, as with a ship's bottom

• come to understand

buttocks
nounn
noun

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

later
adverbadv
adjective

• at or toward an end or late period or stage of development

adverb

• happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

• at some eventual time in the future

• comparative of the adverb `late'

adjective satellite

• coming at a subsequent time or stage

back
adverb, nounadv, n
adjective

• related to or located at the back

noun

• the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

• the side that goes last or is not normally seen

• the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer

• (football) a person who plays in the backfield

• the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• the part of a garment that covers the back of your body

• a support that you can lean against while sitting

• (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage

adverb

• in or to or toward a former location

• at or to or toward the back or rear

• in or to or toward an original condition

• in or to or toward a past time

• in reply

• in repayment or retaliation

adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

• of an earlier date

verb

• be behind; approve of

• travel backward

• give support or one's approval to

• cause to travel backward

• support financial backing for

• be in back of

• place a bet on

• shift to a counterclockwise direction

• establish as valid or genuine

• strengthen by providing with a back or backing

hinder
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

buns
nounn
noun

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

can
verbv
noun

• airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

• the quantity contained in a can

• a buoy with a round bottom and conical top

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

• a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

• a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

verb

• preserve in a can or tin

• terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

derriere
nounn
noun

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

fundament
nounn
noun

• the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

• lowest support of a structure

hindquarters
nounn
noun

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

• the part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks

keister
nounn
noun

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

nates
noun

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

prat
nounn
noun

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

seat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

• furniture that is designed for sitting on

• any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit)

• a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised)

• the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based

• the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body

• a part of a machine that supports or guides another part

• the cloth covering for the buttocks

verb

• show to a seat; assign a seat for

• be able to seat

• place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position

• put a seat on a chair

• provide with seats

• place or attach firmly in or on a base

• place in or on a seat

stern
adjectiveadj
noun

• the rear part of a ship

• United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920)

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

adjective satellite

• of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

• not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

• severe and unremitting in making demands

• severely simple

tail
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

• the time of the last part of something

• any projection that resembles the tail of an animal

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

• a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements

• (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head

• the rear part of an aircraft

• the rear part of a ship

verb

• go after with the intent to catch

• remove or shorten the tail of an animal

• remove the stalk of fruits or berries

tooshie
nounn
noun

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

Best Hypernyms For POSTERIOR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for posterior, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
tooth
Phrases (1)
body part

Alternatives for REAR

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