behind

//bɪˈhaɪnd//
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Visual representation of behind

Preposition

1

At or to the back or far side of something or someone

The cat is hiding behind the sofa.

2

In a position further back than someone or something else

The car behind us was driving too close.

3

Less advanced than someone or something in progress or development

Our country is behind other nations in technology.

4

Remaining after someone or something has departed or passed

She left her worries behind when she went on vacation.

5

Responsible for or the cause of something

Who is behind this plan?

6

In support of or backing someone or something

The whole team is behind you.

Adverb

1

In or to a position at the back or rear

The children walked in front and the parents followed behind.

2

In a position further back or in the past

I stayed behind after class to talk to the teacher.

3

Late in paying or fulfilling an obligation

I'm behind on my rent this month.

Noun

1

A person's buttocks

He fell and landed on his behind.