behind

Speech parts

1. behind - Noun

2. behind - Adjective

3. behind - Adverb

4. behind - Preposition

6. behind - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

On the side opposite the front or nearest part; on the back side of; at the back of; on the other side of; as, behind a door; behind a hill.

Left after the departure of, whether this be by removing to a distance or by death.

Left a distance by, in progress of improvement Hence: Inferior to in dignity, rank, knowledge, or excellence, or in any achievement.

At the back part; in the rear.

Toward the back part or rear; backward; as, to look behind.

Not yet brought forward, produced, or exhibited to view; out of sight; remaining.

After the departure of another; as, to stay behind.

The backside; the rump.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

in arrears fanny prat following late rump tush bottom slow seat tail rear posterior butt belated
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Antonyms

firstly imam ultimo first further early
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Hypernyms

body part

Phrases with the word

behind-the-scenes behind bars behind closed doors wet behind the ears Behind the Wheel behind the eight ball

Examples

To lead people walk behind them. Laozi

Behind every great fortune there is a crime. Honoré de Balzac

Moments of pain and sacrifice are actually a time of blessings. Behind every cross there follows a resurrection. Ephraim of Arizona

He who doesn't look ahead remains behind. Mexican Proverb

Behind the clouds the sky is always blue. Norwegian Proverb

Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. New Zealander Proverb

Close letter words and terms

behew behierite behight behind a trend behind a wheel behind back