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behind

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adverb or adjective

be·​hind bi-ˈhīnd How to pronounce behind (audio)
bē-
1
a
: in the place or situation that is being or has been departed from
stay behind
b
: in, to, or toward the back
look behind
came from behind
c
: later in time
can spring be far behind
2
a
: in a secondary or inferior position
b
: in arrears
behind in the rent
c
: slow
3
archaic : still to come

behind

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preposition

1
a
: in or to a place or situation in back of or to the rear of
look behind you
put behind bars
b
—used as a function word to indicate something that screens an observer
the sun went behind a cloud
c
: following in order
marched behind the band
2
—used as a function word to indicate backwardness, delay, or deficiency
behind the timesbehind schedulelagged behind last year's sales
3
a
: in the background of
the conditions behind the strike
b
: out of the mind or consideration of
put our troubles behind us
c
: beyond in depth or time
the story behind the story
go back behind St. Augustine
4
a
: in support of : on the side of
solidly behind the candidate
b
: with the support of
won 1–0 behind brilliant pitching

behind

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noun

be·​hind ˈbē-ˌhīnd How to pronounce behind (audio)
bi-ˈhīnd,
bē-
: buttocks
—often used as a euphemism for ass in idiomatic expressions
get your behind over here

Synonyms

Adverb or adjective

Preposition

Noun

Example Sentences

Preposition The older students entered the room first with the younger students following behind them. The cat hid behind the couch. The sun went behind a cloud. They were ahead of us by 5 points earlier in the game, but now they're behind us by 7. The polls show that he is behind the other candidates. The company is now behind the competition. He was behind the other students in his studies. Noun kicked him in the behind See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb or adjective
Various studies suggest that many Americans have fallen behind on their essential preventive screenings due to Covid-19. Anand Parekh, STAT, 21 Sep. 2022 Close behind in production are receiver Sky Bell and tight end Clay Cundiff. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 20 Sep. 2022 Prince William and Prince Harry walked behind along with Peter Phillips, son of princess Anne. Jennifer Duggan, Time, 19 Sep. 2022 The Bears had crossed into the 10-yard line on third-and-goal when rookie inside linebacker Quay Walker chased down quarterback Justin Fields from behind short of the pylon. Ryan Wood, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2022 Flanking the coffin were pallbearers and royal bodyguards while Charles, his wife, Camilla, the queen consort, and other royals walked behind. Alexander Smith, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2022 But private polling shows Proposition 26 running far behind and likely to lose along with another, vastly different sports betting initiative, Proposition 27. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2022 To prevent a repeat, 90 sailors pull the carriage, while 40 march behind to act as a brake. Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022 Loyola stays right behind in third, going to 6-2-1 for 19 points. Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2022
Preposition
The young prince took part in the procession behind his great-grandmother's coffin into Westminster Abbey and was ferried by car between events. Joanna Sugden, WSJ, 20 Sep. 2022 Prince George and Princess Charlotte took part in the royal family procession behind the Queen's coffin as the family made their way down the aisle of Westminster Abbey for the state funeral. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 The royal kids will join the Abbey procession behind the Queen's coffin, sandwiched by their parents Prince William and Princess Kate and their aunt and uncle, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 19 Sep. 2022 All four have helped pave the way for a new wave of Latin producers who are moving from behind the scenes and into the global spotlight. Lucas Villa, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2022 This obstruction mattered: The U.S. had established important connections with people in Europe who could covertly extricate Jews from behind enemy lines, and those contacts were simply waiting for federal support for their work. Dara Horn, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2022 In the upper gallery, an oversized image reveals Elbaz peeking out from behind a dark curtain. Sallie Lewis, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022 The suspect appears to continue watching the victim from behind a utility van for several moments before re-entering the Challenger. Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2022 In Brooklyn, a black and white photo of chef Sal Lamboglia’s Napolitano grandpa peers out from behind the bar at Cafe Spaghetti, while chef Ayo Balogun’s grandmother watches over the dining room at Nigerian tasting menu spot Dept. of Culture. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2022
Noun
On Saturday in Ireland, the junior was 27 of 38 with 314 yards, two TDs and no interceptions in a 31-28 come-from-behind win over the Cornhuskers. Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Running back Caden Williams scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard run early in the fourth quarter, as the Yellow Jackets earned a come-from-behind win to beat Gardendale (1-1) in the Rockets’ home opener at Driver Stadium. Al.com Reports, al, 26 Aug. 2022 The Panthers reached the afternoon final by surviving an elimination game earlier Saturday with a 6-5 come-from-behind win over the Post 416 Skyhawks (La Jolla Country Day). Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2022 Acosta, who was available off the bench in the match, didn't factor heavily in the eventual come-from-behind, 1-1 draw following his return to the team from health and safety protocols. Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 12 July 2022 On Monday, in a 12-9 come-from-behind win over Chicago, Gimenez started a six-run rally in the ninth with a home run. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 15 May 2022 This was the season of the comeback for Florida, which had an NHL-best 29 come-from-behind wins during the regular season. Tim Reynolds, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2022 Ruckert’s most famous play for OSU was a one-handed touchdown catch that sparked the Buckeyes’ come-from-behind win against Wisconsin in the 2020 Big Ten title game. J.p. Pelzman, Forbes, 1 May 2022 The morning after a stirring and emotional come-from-behind win in the regular season and Gila River Arena finale, the Coyotes turned their eyes and minds to the offseason and the future on Saturday. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 30 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adverb or adjective

Middle English behinde, from Old English behindan, from be- + hindan from behind; akin to Old English hinder behind — more at hind

Preposition

Middle English behinde, behinden, from behinde, behinden, behind entry 1

Noun

noun derivative of behind entry 1

First Known Use

Adverb Or Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Preposition

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

circa 1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of behind was before the 12th century

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