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behind

[bih-hahynd] / bɪˈhaɪnd /
ADVERB
in a position further back; following
Synonyms
STRONG
trailing
WEAK
abaft after afterwards at the heels of at the rear of back of bringing up the rear eating the dust in the background in the wake later than next off the pace subsequently
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ahead before in front
ADVERB
in debt; late
Synonyms
STRONG
in debt late slow
WEAK
backward behind schedule behind time behindhand belated delayed dilatory have to play catch up in arrears overdue sluggish tardy
Antonyms
STRONG
paid paid up
NOUN
buttocks
Synonyms
STRONG
backside bottom breech bum can fanny fundament posterior rear rump seat tail tush
WEAK
derriere
PREPOSITION
being the reason for
Synonyms
STRONG
causing
WEAK
at the bottom of concerning the circumstances initiating instigating responsible for
PREPOSITION
in support
Synonyms
STRONG
backing supporting
WEAK
for in agreement on the side of

Example Sentences

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Union leaders said that UC’s offers will still leave overall members with incomes that lag behind long-term inflation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Or by prioritising cleaner electricity while progress on heating and transport lags behind, is the government chasing the wrong targets?

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“When I’m talking to companies in the district, almost all of them will tell me that they think they’re behind the curve on AI.”

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Hence the need to find some nefarious syndicate behind it all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Tears prickle behind my eyes and I stifle a sob, burying my face in his neck.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam