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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Democratic voters and interest groups quickly coalesced behind Becerra, who was seen as a steady candidate with a long resume in California politics and a record of fighting the Trump administration.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

At the beginning of 2025, he posted a meme showing Barack Obama behind the wheel of Simpson’s Bronco, speeding away from cop cars on the freeway.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Although mitochondrial performance is known to decline with age, the reasons behind this gradual deterioration have remained unclear.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Hyodol, the startup behind the dolls of the same name, says around 14,500 are in use in South Korea, whether owned by individuals, rented out by governments or used in nursing homes.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Maggie fumbles one-handed for a light switch, but the screech of metal on metal opens a gap behind her, illuminating the concrete walls of the cellar.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

behind

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