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Behind

bɪˈhʌɪnd

Behind definitions
adposition
  1. at or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it

    "the recording machinery was kept behind screens"

    at the back of at the rear of beyond on the other side of on the far side of on the further side of after following to the rear of in the wake of at the back of close on hard on the heels of on the trail of
    • underlying (something) but not apparent to the observer

      "the agony behind his decision to retire"

  2. following or further back than (another member of a moving group)

    "we were stuck behind a slow-moving tractor"

    at the back of at the rear of beyond on the other side of on the far side of on the further side of
    • at the back of (someone), after they have passed through a door

      "she ran out of the room, slamming the door behind her"

  3. in support of or giving guidance to (someone else)

    "whatever you decide to do, I'll be behind you"

    supporting backing for on the side of in agreement with
    • controlling or responsible for (an event or plan)

      "I began to believe that he was behind the whole plot"

  4. after the departure or death of (someone)

    "he left behind him a manuscript which was subsequently published"

  5. less advanced than (someone or something) in achievement or development

    "they are years behind their competitors in this segment"

    less advanced than slower than weaker than inferior to later than late in relation to after
  6. having a lower score than (another competitor)

    "Woosnam moved to ten under par, five shots behind Fred Couples"

adverb
behind
  1. at or to the far side of something

    "Campbell grabbed him from behind"

  2. in a particular place after leaving or after others have moved on

    "don't leave me behind"

    afterwards remaining after departure
  3. further back than other members of a moving group

    "Ben led the way, with Joe a short distance behind"

    after afterwards at the back in the rear in the wake at the end at six o'clock
  4. (in a contest or match) having a score lower than that of the opposing team

    "England were still 382 runs behind"

  5. late in accomplishing a task

    "I'm getting behind with my work"

    running late late behind schedule behindhand delayed not on time behind time
    • in arrears

      "she was behind with her rent"

noun
behind behinds
  1. a person's buttocks

    "she slid inelegantly down a few steps on her behind"

    buttocks bottom cheeks hindquarters haunches rump rear end seat
  2. a kick that sends the ball over a behind line, or a touch that sends it between the inner posts, scoring one point