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

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

He built more than a morning show; he created a gathering place rooted in his deep love for country music and the people behind it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

A year later, Samrith Sarav was behind on payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Amber Anning was fourth in the women's 400m as Norway's Henriette Jaeger enjoyed success, while her fellow Briton, Jake Wightman, finished fifth in the Dream Mile behind Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The cowboys pretend to shoot people, aiming their pistols at a clerk, an old man trailing behind a wagon.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

behind

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