behind

[bɪˈhaɪnd]

behind Definition

• 1. at or to the far side of something, or hidden by it
• 2. less advanced or successful than someone or something else
• 3. late or slow in achieving something

Using behind: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "behind" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sun disappeared behind the clouds.

• Example

  He was always behind his classmates in math.

• Example

  She is behind schedule on her project.

behind Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for behind

• rearward
• back
• backward
• trailing

Antonyms for behind

• ahead
• in front of

Phrases with behind

• behind the scenes

  happening secretly or without being noticed, especially when it involves planning or organizing something

  Example

  There's a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to make a movie.

• leave behind

  to not take something with you when you go away from a place, or to forget to bring something with you

  Example

  I left my phone behind at the restaurant.

• fall behind

  to fail to keep up with others in a race or competition, or in your work or studies

  Example

  I'm afraid I've fallen behind with my work.

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Summary: behind in Brief

The word 'behind' [bɪˈhaɪnd] can be used as a preposition or adverb, meaning at or to the far side of something, less advanced or successful than someone or something else, or late or slow in achieving something. It can be used in phrases like 'behind the scenes,' which refers to secret planning or organizing, 'leave behind,' which means to forget something or not take it with you, and 'fall behind,' which means to fail to keep up with others in work or studies.