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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

“All of it is fake and a front for all the other s— that they say behind everyone’s back.”

From Los Angeles Times

“If you walk into retail establishments, everything you want is behind locked plastic cases, “ McDonnell said.

From Los Angeles Times

He echoed that sentiment in his speech at Thursday’s ceremony, during which he spoke about the importance of remembering the human being behind crime data.

From Los Angeles Times

“Violence is never the answer, and a sick and twisted plan turned into life behind bars for two young men.”

From Los Angeles Times

The pick, unveiled Tuesday, drew immediate pushback from some influential veterans groups and current and former lawmakers, who suggested that Hegseth’s ideological leanings, rather than any demonstrated expertise, lay behind him being tapped to run the vast U.S. defense complex.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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