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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- preposition, adverb, adjective, noun
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preposition |
| definition 1: |
in or at the back of; on the other side of.
Who is standing behind this door?
- antonyms:
- in front of
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| definition 2: |
at a stage or position less advanced than.
Although they are the same age, John is one year behind his cousin in school.She was behind me until the very end of the race when she suddenly had burst of speed.- antonyms:
- ahead of
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| definition 3: |
at a point during advancement that is later than.
The train is behind its usual arrival time.- similar words:
- ahead of
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| definition 4: |
in a position of support of.
The voters are behind his candidacy.- antonyms:
- against
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| definition 5: |
in or as the background of.
Do you understand the reasons behind his anger? |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
at or toward the back; in the rear.
The dog came behind.- antonyms:
- ahead, before
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| definition 2: |
in a place, time, or condition that has passed.
I left my suitcase behind.- antonyms:
- ahead
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| definition 3: |
in a position of having progressed less quickly than expected or required.
I am behind in my work.She is behind in her car payments.- antonyms:
- ahead
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| related words: |
backward |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
following.
The child behind is hers. |
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noun |
| definition: |
(informal) the buttocks.
You've done nothing but sit on your behind all day!- similar words:
- bottom, buttock, rear
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