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Meaning of behind

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

behind

Pronunciation:/bəˈhaɪnd//bəˈhaɪnd//bəˈhaɪnd//bɪˈhaɪnd/

noun

Definitions

  1. The rear, back-end

  2. Butt, the buttocks, bottom

  3. A one-point score.

  4. (1800s) The catcher.

adverb

Definitions

  1. At the back part; in the rear.

  2. Toward the back part or rear; backward.

    Example: to look behind

  3. Overdue, in arrears.

    Example: I'm two weeks behind in my schedule.

  4. Slow; of a watch or clock.

    Example: My watch is four minutes behind.

preposition

Definitions

  1. At the back of; positioned with something else in front of.

    Example: The car is behind the wall.

  2. To the back of.

  3. After, time- or motion-wise.

  4. Responsible for

    Example: Who is behind these terrorist attacks?