Showing results for be behind.

be behind

VERB

lag

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decrease diminish fail fall off falter slacken slow trail wane

STRONG

dally dawdle dillydally drag ebb flag hobble idle inch jelly limp linger loiter lounge plod poke procrastinate retard saunter shuffle slouch stagger stay straggle tail tarry tool trudge

WEAK

drag one's feet get no place fast hang back inch along lose strength put off slow up

Antonyms

STRONG

advance complete do finish go hasten hurry rise run rush

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Some witnesses accused Harfuch of being on the payroll of the cartel believed to be behind the disappearances, which he has repeatedly and vehemently denied.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

However, the proceedings are to be behind closed doors.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Kornev’s tragedy is that, while he may not be behind bars, he can’t see the prison he’s trapped in.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Hedge funds appeared to be behind much of the selling this week, according to written commentary from Goldman Sachs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

I thought he’d be behind everyone because he hadn’t gone to school before.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

be behind

Example Sentences

Related Words