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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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"It's a lot better than starting seven behind going into the second round like I did last year."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

New England will fall behind if it can’t meet demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The Dept. of Justice is investigating the NFL’s media deals with streaming companies as more of its games go behind subscription pay walls.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

But given he was seven shots behind Rose at this stage last year, he will feel content with his first round as defending champion.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Shayna asks, her eyes glued on something behind me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam