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Definition for behind

adverb as in in a position further back; following

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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

adverb as in in debt; late

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in debt, late, slow

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backward, behind schedule, behind time, behindhand, belated, delayed, dilatory, have to play catch up, in arrears, overdue, sluggish, tardy

noun as in buttocks

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backside, bottom, breech, bum, can, fanny, fundament, posterior, rear, rump, seat, tail, tush

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preposition as in being the reason for

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at the bottom of, concerning the circumstances, initiating, instigating, responsible for

preposition as in in support

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backing, supporting

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for, in agreement, on the side of

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Example Sentences

A university professor has uncovered fresh evidence to support claims Richard III was behind the murder of his nephews at the Tower of London.

From BBC

They left him for "a few minutes" to get a drink but when they returned he was gone, with his T-shirt and jacket left behind, Mrs Kerry said.

From BBC

The algorithms behind generative AI tools like DallE, when combined with physics-based data, can be used to develop better ways to model the Earth's climate.

From Science Daily

Offenders will also be prevented from contacting their victims from behind bars, the Home Office said.

From BBC

But, what's the reason behind having an awards event for the people who make videos for social media platforms?

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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