Definitions

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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CEOs insist behind the scenes that their companies are still too large and too bloated.

From The Wall Street Journal

This was a night when Newcastle - not PSG - came from behind after putting in a gutsy showing against the Champions League holders.

From BBC

Four and a half months on, Benfica remain unbeaten in the league but sit third, 10 points behind leaders Porto who have taken 55 points from a possible 57.

From BBC

Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are arguing both in public and behind the scenes that Washington should continue to support the SDF by pushing back on Sharaa’s operation and leaving U.S. troops in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

It may sound like an urban myth, but there's real science behind it.

From BBC

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