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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’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBEHIND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BEHIND definition: 1. at the back (of): 2. In baseball, if the pitcher (= the player who throws the ball) is behind…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › behindBehind Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BEHIND is in the place or situation that is being or has been departed from. How to use behind in a sentence.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › behindBehind - definition of behind by The Free Dictionary

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   1. At the back of or in the rear of: He sat behind her. 2. On the farther side or other side of; beyond: The broom is behind the door. 3. In a place or time that has been passed or left by: Their worries are behind them. 4. a. Later than: The plane was behind schedule. b.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBEHIND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   SYNONYMS 1, 2. behind, after both refer to a position following something else. 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.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › behindBEHIND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBEHIND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   slower or less successful than someone or something: Our team is 3 points behind the winners. The building work is already behind schedule (= late). behind preposition (CAUSING) causing something, or responsible for something: What was the reason behind her decision to leave? behind preposition (SUPPORTING) B1.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › behindBehind - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of behind. adverb. in or to or toward the rear. “he followed behind ”. “seen from behind, the house is more imposing than it is from the front”. “the final runners were far behind ”. adverb. in or into an inferior position. “fell behind in his studies”.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbehind preposition - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   making less progress than somebody/something. He's behind the rest of the class in reading. We're behind schedule (= late). giving support to or approval of somebody/something. She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. responsible for starting or developing something.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › behindBehind Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    In a place or condition that has been passed or left. I left my gloves behind. American Heritage. At an earlier time; in the past. My joy lies behind. Webster's New World. In arrears; late. I fell behind in my payments. American Heritage. More Adverb Definitions (16) Synonyms: slow. late. behindhand. tardily. belatedly. in arrears.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › behindbehind | meaning of behind in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    behind meaning, definition, what is behind: at or towards the back of a thing or per...: Learn more.