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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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“We believe that we’ve got these sector tailwinds behind us,” Beatty said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Security officials said then that the technology behind the remote-controlled drones had been provided by Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Key would give the Sparks some size off the bench behind Cameron Brink, Nneka Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Kildunne looked dangerous throughout the game to put what was a poor first-half error behind her.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

I don’t know how long I’ve been walking — minutes? hours? — before my bones rattle and I realize that I left my jacket behind.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam