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   behind

   /bɪˈhʌɪnd/

   preposition

   • 1. at or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it: "the recording machinery was kept behind screens" Similar at the back ofat the rear ofbeyondon the other side ofon the far side ofon the further side ofin back ofafterfollowingto the rear ofin the wake ofat the back ofclose onhard on the heels ofon the trail ofOpposite in front of
   • ▪ underlying (something) but not apparent to the observer: "the agony behind his decision to retire"
   • 2. following or further back than (another member of a moving group): "we were stuck behind a slow-moving tractor" Similar at the back ofat the rear ofbeyondon the other side ofon the far side ofon the further side ofin back ofOpposite in front of
   • ▪ at the back of (someone), after they have passed through a door: "she ran out of the room, slamming the door behind her"
   • 3. in support of or giving guidance to (someone else): "whatever you decide to do, I'll be behind you" Similar supportingbackingforon the side ofin agreement withfinancing
   • ▪ controlling or responsible for (an event or plan): "I began to believe that he was behind the whole plot" Similar responsible forat the bottom ofat the back ofthe cause ofthe source ofthe organizer ofto blame forculpable ofguilty ofcausinginstigatinginitiatingurging
   • 4. after the departure or death of (someone): "he left behind him a manuscript which was subsequently published"
   • 5. less advanced than (someone or something) in achievement or development: "they are years behind their competitors in this segment" Similar less advanced thanslower thanweaker thaninferior tolater thanlate in relation toafter
   • 6. having a lower score than (another competitor): "Woosnam moved to ten under par, five shots behind Fred Couples"

   adverb

   • 1. at or to the far side of something: "Campbell grabbed him from behind"
   • 2. in a particular place after leaving or after others have moved on: "don't leave me behind" Similar afterwardsremaining after departure
   • 3. further back than other members of a moving group: "Ben led the way, with Joe a short distance behind" Similar afterafterwardsat the backin the rearin the wakeat the endat six o'clockOpposite aheadin front
   • 4. (in a contest or match) having a score lower than that of the opposing team: "England were still 382 runs behind"
   • 5. late in accomplishing a task: "I'm getting behind with my work" Similar running latelatebehind schedulebehindhanddelayednot on timebehind timeOpposite ahead
   • ▪ in arrears: "she was behind with her rent" Similar in arrearsoverduein debtin the redlateunpunctualtardybehindhandbehind targetOpposite ahead

   noun

   • 1. a person's buttocks: informal "she slid inelegantly down a few steps on her behind"
   • 2. a kick that sends the ball over a behind line, or a touch that sends it between the inner posts, scoring one point.

   Word Origin Old Englishbehindan, bihindan, from bi ‘by’ + hindan ‘from behind’.

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   How do you use behind in a sentence?

   • In addition to the uses shown below, behind is also used in a few phrasal verbs, such as 'fall behind' and 'lie behind'. If something is behind a thing or person, it is on the other side of them from you, or nearer their back rather than their front. I put one of the cushions behind his head. They were parked behind the truck.

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   What is the meaning of behind?

   • 1. at or toward the rear of: behind the house. 2. later than; after: behind schedule. 3. in the state of making less progress than: fell behind the competition. 4. on the farther side of; beyond: behind the mountain. 5. in a role of originating or supporting: Who's behind this program? 6. hidden or not revealed by: Malice lay behind her smile.

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   What does walked behind mean?

   • 1. In, to, or toward the rear: We walked behind. 2. In a place or condition that has been passed or left: I left my gloves behind. 3. In arrears; late: I fell behind in my payments. 4. Below the standard level; in or into an inferior position: Don't fall behind in class. 5. Slow: My watch is running behind. 6.

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   What does behind mean in baseball?

   • Get a quick, free translation! BEHIND definition: 1. at the back (of): 2. In baseball, if the pitcher (= the player who throws the ball) is behind…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if someone is behind you?

   • If something or someone is behind you, they support you and help you. He had the state's judicial power behind him. If you refer to what is behind someone's outside appearance, you are referring to a characteristic which you cannot immediately see or is not obvious, but which you think is there.

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   Is behind an adverb?

   • Behind is also an adverb. The rapid development of technology means that she is now far behind, and will need retraining. The accounts are more than three months behind. If an experience is behind you, it happened in your past and will not happen again, or no longer affects you. Maureen put the nightmare behind her.

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   Behind applies primarily to position in space, and suggests that one person or thing is at the back of another; it may also refer to (a fixed) time: He stood behind the chair. You are behind the appointed time.