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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The testimony in Washington DC is taking place behind closed doors, but transcripts or video might be released at a later time.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Zhang and his colleagues set out to examine a key assumption behind that theory.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Cervantes first placed Jerry behind him on the mound during a game at Angel Stadium and has made it routine ever since.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Some of the people behind that law were among the guests Suozzi invited and welcomed to that year’s breakfast.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

He widens his stance, brings his face closer to mine, tucks a loose strand of hair behind my ear.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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