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

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You’ve got stuff that we didn’t know about behind the scenes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing isn’t falling behind in next-generation chip making, its CEO said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The team behind Riquelme's campaign has hinted that former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is their main target for the position.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Gellar also praised their fans for allowing them to enjoy a very private life at home with their children, noting that they have always strived to keep their more intimate family life behind closed doors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Zara’s standing behind me, her normally perfect hair piled on top of her head in a loose knot, small tendrils frizzing out along her hairline.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

behind

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