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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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Consumer products and automotive are not far behind, followed by pharmaceuticals, said Kristin Bohl, a customs and international trade partner at PwC.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

He’s placing considerable influence in the defense industry space, alongside many others who understand how far behind we are in reforming our military’s procurement process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

World is the third time the name of the company behind the authentication technology has changed.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

And I could add, “I know it’s not working out but don’t gggggooooooooo!!!” as I reached with all I had to not be left behind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I find Zara digging through the pile of jackets someone tossed behind the couch.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam