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Meaning of the word behind in English

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behind

US /bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /bɪˈhaɪnd/
"behind" picture

Preposition

1.

at the back of (someone or something)

Example:
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The dog was hiding behind the couch.
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She stood behind her friend in the line.
Synonym:
in front of
2.

in support of (someone or something)

Example:
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The whole team is behind the coach.
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We are fully behind your decision.
Synonym:
against

Adverb

1.

remaining after someone or something has left

Example:
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He left his old life behind.
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The car left a trail of dust behind.
Synonym:
in front
2.

in a place or position to the rear of someone or something

Example:
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He looked behind him.
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Don't fall behind the group.
Synonym:
aheadin front
3.

late or not on schedule

Example:
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The project is running behind schedule.
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He's always behind on his payments.
Synonym:
on timeahead

Adjective

1.

having less success or progress than someone or something else

Example:
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Our team is behind by two points.
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She felt she was falling behind her peers.
Synonym:
aheadleading
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