Definitions

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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Behind him, a baby coyote prances into the fog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Speaking to fellow journalist Ruth Wishart on Life Behind the News, Cook explained that introducing a new, more confrontational reporting style had been necessary at the time but also suited his personality.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Behind the demand for members-only race courses is a sharp rise in sales of big-ticket, high-performance automobiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Behind Section 504 at Angel Stadium, you can find a team store with an outlet mall price: 50% off everything.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Behind him, he felt Wolf snuffling at his wrists again.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

behind

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