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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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AI has opened the floodgates for cybercrime, which generates enough money globally to rank as the third-largest economy behind the U.S. and China.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

“This stretch is a common dumping ground,” she told me, eyes hidden behind sunglasses under a floppy sun hat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

In front of 400 fans, the Lionesses edged a thrilling game, coming from behind to secure a 3-2 victory.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Abel has spent the past year giving priority to learning Berkshire’s insurance business and visiting with Ajit Jain, the brains behind the operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Three seconds later I’m racing down the path behind my house.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith