behind

be-hind · preposition

imported

Definitions

preposition

  1. 1.

    At or toward the back of.

  2. 2.

    Responsible for or causing.

  3. 3.

    Less advanced than; not keeping pace with.

  4. 4.

    Supporting.

  5. 5.

    At or toward the back.

  6. 6.

    In a place or situation already passed.

  7. 7.

    A person's buttocks.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    behind the scenes — Out of public view; secretly.
  • •
    behind the times — Old-fashioned; outdated.
  • •
    behind one's back — Without one's knowledge.
  • •
    behind bars — In prison.
  • •
    leave behind — Abandon; not bring.
  • •
    fall behind — Fail to keep up.
  • •
    put behind — Stop thinking about; move past.

Related words

Antonyms: ahead of, before, in front of
See also: after, ahead, back, front
Synonyms: after, at the back of, following

Etymology

From Old English behindan ("behind"), from be- + hindan ("from behind"), related to hinder.