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

The new technologies of the Information Age led to growing average real wages and household incomes, but many workers were left behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“It’s probably going to start to go more real to me when I’m preparing to go onto the pitch,” he said, sitting behind a table next to Ream.

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

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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