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Definition & Meaning of "behind"in English

01

at the rear or back side of an object or area 

behind definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Examples
The magician pulled the rabbit out from behind the hat. 
1.1

on the farther side of an object or location 

Examples
A small village lies behind those hills. 
1.2

further back in time or depth 

Examples
This tradition dates back far behind recorded history. 
02

following in procession or order 

Examples
The children walked behind their teacher in single file. 
2.1

after someone who has passed through a door or space 

Examples
He closed the gate behind him as he left. 
03

underlying but not immediately apparent 

Examples
The real motives behind his resignation remain unclear. 
04

no longer in mind or consideration 

Examples
Let's put our disagreements behind us. 
05

used to indicate support or endorsement of someone or something 

Examples
I stand behind my friend's decision to pursue her dreams. 
5.1

in charge of organizing or leading an event or situation 

Examples
He was the mastermind behind the company's new strategy. 
5.2

with the support or influence of something 

Examples
They won the championship behind an incredible defense. 
06

used to express a lack of progress, where something or someone is not as far along in development 

Examples
He is behind his classmates in terms of academic progress. 
6.1

used to express being late or delayed compared to others or a schedule 

Examples
The project is running behind schedule. 
behind
01

at the rear, far side, or back side of something 

behind definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
incomparable
adverb of place
Examples
She looked behind and saw her friends waving goodbye. 
02

remaining after an event or person has passed 

Examples
Don't leave me behind; I want to come with you. 
03

in a time that has already passed 

Examples
The worst part of the journey is behind; the road ahead is much easier. 
04

in a state of lesser development, achievement, or advancement compared to others 

Examples
The team fell behind after missing an important goal. 
4.1

(in a contest) in a lower scoring position compared to another competitor 

Examples
At halftime, they were behind by two points. 
05

at a later stage or point in time than expected or planned 

Examples
I'm getting behind with my work and need to catch up. 
5.1

used to describe being late in paying debts or fulfilling obligations 

Examples
She was behind with her rent and received a warning notice. 
5.2

(of timepieces) showing a time earlier than the correct time 

Examples
My watch is five minutes behind, so I nearly missed the bus. 
Behind
01

the fleshy part at the back of a person's body 

behind definition and meaning
Informal
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
behinds
Examples
She slipped on the ice and fell right on her behind. 
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