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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 latest crash is the fourth major incident involving Woods behind the wheel since 2009.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Here are a selection of my favourite images - and the stories behind them.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But the secret behind his emergence as the best young shooter of all time had nothing to do with careful pampering of his budding virtuosity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Now the states in Europe and Asia that had hoped to hide behind the U.N. logo must make a real decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“I’ll meet you behind the automotive garage like we planned. You sure they’re not home?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam