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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An NHS England spokeswoman said the clawback data was effectively "a year behind reality" and money being returned was reinvested into dentistry.

From BBC

The allure of productivity gains promised by AI, and the fear of getting left behind, are amplifying that trend.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Sunday, Manchester United's response to going behind early to Crystal Palace was muted until Matheus Cunha won the penalty that also brought the red card that turned the game on its head.

From BBC

After the turn of the millennium, Schofield went behind the camera as a producer for several projects.

From Los Angeles Times

As a kid with learning differences, whose undiagnosed dyslexia put him behind in school.

From Los Angeles Times

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