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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The iconic sneaker maker has fallen behind its competition, and its latest disappointing earnings report prompted a selloff before Cook’s disclosure.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bristol moved to the top of the English Prem on Friday after coming from behind to beat Sale 19-17 at Ashton Gate while bottom side Newcastle collected their first win of the season against Gloucester.

From Barron's

Gastfriend ended up with a pair of ski boots, left behind by another inmate.

From The Wall Street Journal

But behind the powdered-wig posturing and fusty adherence to tradition lies his radical idea: Progress is impossible without a past.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a time of social conformity, “Picnic” explored the emotional wreckage and simmering passions behind the picket fences.

From The Wall Street Journal

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