behind

US /bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /bɪˈhaɪnd/
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1.

achter

at the back of (someone or something)

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The dog was hiding behind the couch.
De hond verstopte zich achter de bank.
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She stood behind her friend in the line.
Ze stond achter haar vriendin in de rij.
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in front of
2.

achter, steunen

in support of (someone or something)

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The whole team is behind the coach.
Het hele team staat achter de coach.
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We are fully behind your decision.
Wij staan volledig achter uw beslissing.
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against
1.

achter

remaining after someone or something has left

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He left his old life behind.
Hij liet zijn oude leven achter zich.
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The car left a trail of dust behind.
De auto liet een spoor van stof achter.
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in front
2.

achter

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

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He looked behind him.
Hij keek achter zich.
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Don't fall behind the group.
Val niet achter de groep.
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aheadin front
3.

achter, te laat

late or not on schedule

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The project is running behind schedule.
Het project loopt achter op schema.
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He's always behind on his payments.
Hij is altijd achter met zijn betalingen.
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on timeahead
1.

achter, minder succesvol

having less success or progress than someone or something else

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Our team is behind by two points.
Ons team staat twee punten achter.
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She felt she was falling behind her peers.
Ze voelde dat ze achter haar leeftijdsgenoten raakte.
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aheadleading
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get behindstay behindlag behindlie behindfall behindleave behindbehind the curve