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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Behind the demand for members-only race courses is a sharp rise in sales of big-ticket, high-performance automobiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Behind Texas and California was New York, home to 53 Fortune 500 companies this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Behind the scenes, Gibbard’s personal life was in shambles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Behind the scenes, Monroe founded her own production company, attended the prestigious Actors Studio in New York, and even defied the studios.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Behind that is the kitchen with a booth under a window.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

behind

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