English dictionary
behind
/b/I/'h/aI/nd/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The backside; the rump.
Source: webster1913
preposition
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On the side opposite the front or nearest part; on the back side of; at the back of; on the other side of; as, <i>behind</i> a door; <i>behind</i> a hill.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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in or to or toward the rear
ExamplesHe followed behind.
Seen from behind, the house is more imposing than it is from the front.
The final runners were far behind.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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remaining in a place or condition that has been left or departed from
ExamplesWhen he died he left much unfinished work behind.
Left a large family behind.
The children left their books behind.
He took off with a squeal of tires and left the other cars far behind.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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of timepieces
ExamplesMy watch is running behind.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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in or into an inferior position
ExamplesFell behind in his studies.
Their business was lagging behind in the competition for customers.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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in debt
ExamplesHe fell behind with his mortgage payments.
A month behind in the rent.
A company that has been run behindhand for years.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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At the back part; in the rear.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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having the lower score or lagging position in a contest
ExamplesBehind by two points.
Source: WordNet 3.0