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

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"They can be really tucked away in parks, behind the bushes," says Elise.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

More than 50 million bearish “put” option contracts changed hands during Friday’s tech selloff, the second-highest daily volume on record behind the April 2025 tariff selloff, show Cboe Global Markets data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In Smith’s absence, 25-year-old Dalton Rushing has started three straight games behind the plate, including his four-hit performance in the series finale against the Angels, and six of the past nine games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Monday was a chance for the company to assuage concerns that it’s behind on AI development.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He’s trying to keep his voice level, but the anger behind his tone is making that difficult.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

behind

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