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- pronunciation:
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haInd
- parts of speech:
- preposition, adverb
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preposition |
| definition 1: |
When you say something is behind something else, it means that it is on the other side of it. If someone is behind the door, it means that they are on the other side of the door.
When Jason's sister was looking for him, he was hiding behind the bushes.
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| definition 2: |
If your brother is in second grade and you are in fourth grade, he is behind you in school.
Carlos was behind Lucas in the race most of the time, but then he suddenly ran much faster and won. |
| definition 3: |
Sometimes when you are behind something, it means that you support it. You think it is the right thing.
Most people are behind the mayor's plan to build a new library.- antonyms:
- against
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adverb |
| definition 1: |
If something comes behind, it follows it, or it goes at or around the back of it
Tina and her friend wanted to be alone on their walk, but Tina's little brother followed behind.My mom and I sat in the front seats, and my two brothers sat behind.- antonyms:
- ahead
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If you go out of a room and you leave your cap behind, it means that the cap is still in the room. You have to go back to get it.
Terrell's mom was upset when she realized she'd left her purse behind when she left the restaurant.- antonyms:
- ahead
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| definition 3: |
If you are behind in something, you are late or going too slowly.
Jen's older sister is behind in her homework because she was sick for three days. |
| related words: |
backward |
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