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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Besides the costume racks, another crucial backstage element are the vocal booths, where the ensemble contributes to the musical soundscape from behind the curtain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Even measured staff behind the scenes at Newcastle openly talk about him being an "inspirational" figure.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Manufacturing and retail have lagged behind export-driven sectors such as energy and mining, unemployment has edged higher and real wages have recovered only gradually, leaving many Argentines still feeling squeezed despite improving headline indicators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Hilton took to Instagram to explain the reasoning behind his move from Las Vegas, where he has been living for the past 3.5 years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Lifting her chin toward the field behind the band stage.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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