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Behind
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Simple meaning
What does Behind mean?
Behind means at the back or not caught up.
Dictionary definition
At the back of something or later than expected.
Example sentences
Behind in a sentence
easy
The dog hid behind the chair.
medium
We were behind schedule after the long bus ride.
hard
The story slowly revealed the reason behind the character's choice.
Synonyms
Words like Behind
afterUse when something comes later in order or time.
at the back ofUse for position behind something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
in front ofUse for something positioned before or ahead of another thing.
aheadUse when someone or something is in front or further along.
Word family
Behind word family
Base word
behind
preposition
behind
Base form.
adjective
behindhand
Late or behind schedule.
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Quick practice
Try Behind
Practice 1
What does behind mean?
Behind can describe position at the back or being late.
Practice 2
Which phrase is an antonym of behind?
In front of is the opposite position of behind.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses behind correctly?
This sentence uses behind to describe where the backpack is.
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