behind

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Pronunciation
/bəˈhaɪnd/
/bəˈhaɪnd/
/bəˈhaɪnd/
/bɪˈhaɪnd/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

The rear, back-end

2 Definition

Butt, the buttocks, bottom

3 Definition

A one-point score.

4 Definition

(1800s) The catcher.

5 Definition

In the Eton College field game, any of a group of players consisting of two "shorts" (who try to kick the ball over the bully) and a "long" (who defends the goal).

Adverb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

At the back part; in the rear.

2 Definition

Toward the back part or rear; backward.

Example Sentences
  • to look behind
3 Definition

Overdue, in arrears.

Example Sentences
  • I'm two weeks behind in my schedule.
4 Definition

Slow; of a watch or clock.

Example Sentences
  • My watch is four minutes behind.
5 Definition

Existing afterwards

Example Sentences
  • He left behind a legacy of death and sorrow.
6 Definition

Backward in time or order of succession; past.

7 Definition

Behind the scenes in a theatre; backstage.

8 Definition

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

Preposition
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

At the back of; positioned with something else in front of.

Example Sentences
  • The car is behind the wall.
2 Definition

To the back of.

3 Definition

After, time- or motion-wise.

4 Definition

Responsible for

Example Sentences
  • Who is behind these terrorist attacks?
5 Definition

In support of.

Example Sentences
  • The republicans are fully behind their candidate.
6 Definition

Left a distance by, in progress or improvement; inferior to.

Example Sentences
  • I'm ranked sixth in the French class, behind five other pupils.
7 Definition

As a result or consequence of