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behind

be·hind

behind

 
 
pronunciation:
b haInd
parts of speech:
preposition, adverb
part of speech: preposition
definition 1: in or at the back of; on the other side of.
Who is standing behind this door?
 
definition 2: at a stage or position less advanced than.
John is one year behind his brother in school.
definition 3: at a time later than.
The second train arrived five minutes behind the first.
definition 4: giving support to.
The people are behind the mayor's plan to build a new library.
antonyms:
against
 
part of speech: adverb
definition: slower than expected or required; not keeping to the usual or necessary schedule.
I am behind in my work.She is behind in her rent.