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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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He’s placing considerable influence in the defense industry space, alongside many others who understand how far behind we are in reforming our military’s procurement process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"I am pleased that Wrexham County Borough Council has now added its weight behind the issue," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Gregg Allman, the soulful voice behind “Whipping Post” and “Midnight Rider,” passed away in 2017, three years after his eponymous band called it quits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“Situated behind tall gates for maximum privacy, this stunning property has been meticulously restored with attention to detail and craftsmanship rarely found today,” the listing describes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

She takes the list I gave her into one of the private offices lining the wall behind her.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam