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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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China falling behind in the race is no strategic design, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Council leader Rob Waltham said: "Residents should not be left behind simply because they are off the gas grid."

From BBC • May 11, 2026

We leave Greg, Archie and Mann coping with feelings of being left behind.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Influential lawmakers, labor groups and party insiders have coalesced behind Becerra and Steyer, her top Democratic rivals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

But, young hero, if you are always safe behind another’s shield, you will never know the power of your own sword.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman