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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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The four astronauts channeled Apollo 8’s famous Earthrise shot from 1968 with a powerful photo of Earth setting behind the gray, pockmarked moon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Jodie was then bombarded with missed calls and messages from two numbers purporting to be Garfield's mother and father, but she was sure he was behind it all.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management said on Tuesday that it had made an offer for UMG, the label behind artists including Taylor Swift and Drake.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

In a daring exploit, we recovered a lost pilot behind enemy lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Every once in a while, she reverted to all fours and galloped to catch up with Clare, who was moving briskly, his burgundy cloak billowing behind him.

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