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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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If there had been a way to call for help, Suleiman says, they wouldn't have had to leave so many wounded behind.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind every story I have ever published,” Russini wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career and I stand behind every story I have ever published.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

At the company level, “I think it’s driving people to not want to fall behind even though they don’t know how far behind they are,” Weedbrook said.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Clare did the paddling, his arms being longer, as beside him, Gingersnipes basked in the sunlight, paws clasped behind her head.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman