behind

noun

The rear, back-end.

(informal) The buttocks, bottom, butt.

(Australian rules football) A one-point score.

(baseball, slang, 1800s) The catcher.

In the Eton College field game, any of a group of players consisting of two "shorts" (who try to kick the ball over the bully) and a "long" (who defends the goal).

adjective

Not advanced to the required or expected degree; overdue or in arrears.

(of a watch or clock) Slow.

adverb

At or in the rear or back part of something.

So as to come after someone or something in position, distance, advancement, ranking, time, etc.

In a rearward direction.

Backward in time or order of succession; past.

So as to be still in place after someone or something has departed or ceased to exist.

Behind the scenes in a theatre; backstage.

(archaic) Not yet brought forward, produced, or exhibited to view; out of sight; remaining.

Synonyms for behind

rearadj behindhandadj backsiden posterioradj backadv bottomn rearwardn rumpn tailn afteradj

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