Behind
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈhaɪnd/ · Part of speech preposition
Quick meaning: Behind is a preposition meaning At or to the back or far side of.
Meaning
At or to the back or far side of.
More Meanings
- Less forward or advanced than; after.
- Responsible for, being the creator or controller of.
- Underlying, being the reason for or explanation of.
- In support of.
- (sometimes regarded as nonstandard, US, informal) Following, subsequent to; as a result or consequence of; because of.
- At or in the rear or back part of something.
- In a rearward direction.
Example Sentences
Look behind you!
The sun went behind the clouds.
I hide behind you in hide and seek.
Behind the garage needs clearing asap.
Word Forms
- behine
- behinder
- behindest
- behinds
Synonyms for behind
Depending on context, synonyms include a-back, ass, stern, butt, prat, bottom.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rear end, down, seat, behindhand, derriere, slow.
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