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behindhand

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1. behindhand - Adjective

2. behindhand - Adverb

4. behindhand - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

In arrears financially; in a state where expenditures have exceeded the receipt of funds.

In a state of backwardness, in respect to what is seasonable or appropriate, or as to what should have been accomplished; not equally forward with some other person or thing; dilatory; backward; late; tardy; as, behindhand in studies or in work.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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he fell behind with his mortgage payments Source: Internet

a month behind in the rent Source: Internet

a company that has been run behindhand for years Source: Internet

in arrears with their utility bills Source: Internet

was behindhand with the rent Source: Internet

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