Definitions

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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The BBC understands that behind the scenes John Healey had been pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu says Honeywell’s performance has lagged behind supplier expectations recently, based on conversations with Honeywell customers.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Sept. 7, 2025, video captures the car pulling into the parking garage behind two uniformed officers standing at the rear of a police SUV with its back open around 6:18 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Today, SpaceX has a fleet of rockets that fly missions for the U.S. government, and Shotwell is the second-highest-ranking executive at the company, behind Musk.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

And while the other kids behind him run around to the backyard, the kid in the hat comes toward us.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

behind

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