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behind Definition and Meaning in English (behind definition)

preposition
Quick Answer • Definition

Behind definition: Referring to the position at the back of something or someone.

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Definitions of Behind

  1. 1preposition

    Referring to the position at the back of something or someone.

  2. 2adverb

    In or to a place or position further back.

  3. 3adverb

    Late or not having made enough progress with something.

Example Sentences

casual

“The sun disappeared behind the clouds.”

casual

“He left his worries behind and started fresh.”

business

“The project is running behind schedule.”

Antonyms

in front ofahead

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivebehindhand

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

behind the scenesidiom

secretly, or without people knowing publicly

behind barsidiom

in prison

behind the timesexpression

having old-fashioned ideas or methods

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Behind definition: Referring to the position at the back of something or someone.
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'Behind' translates to 'behind' in English. Behind definition: Referring to the position at the back of something or someone.
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