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- pronunciation:
- b
haInd
- parts of speech:
- preposition, adverb
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preposition |
| definition 1: |
in or at the back of; on the other side of.
Who is standing behind this door?
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| definition 2: |
at a stage or position less advanced than.
Joe and Andy are both good at social studies and English, but Joe is behind Andy in math. |
| definition 3: |
at a time later than.
The second train arrived five minutes behind the first. |
| definition 4: |
supporting; backing.
The people are behind the mayor's plan to build more parking lots.- antonyms:
- against
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
at or toward the back; in the rear.
The dog trotted behind.- antonyms:
- ahead
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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: |
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. |
| related words: |
backward |
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