BEHIND


Meaning of BEHIND in English

■ preposition & adverb

1》 at or to the far side of.

↘hidden by.

2》 further back than other members of a moving group.

3》 in support of or giving guidance to.

↘guiding, controlling, or responsible for (an event or plan).

4》 after the departure or death of.

5》 less advanced than in achievement or development.

6》 having a lower score than (another competitor).

7》 late in accomplishing a task.

↘in arrears.

■ noun

1》 informal a person's bottom.

2》 Australian Rules a kick that sends the ball over a ~ line, or a touch that sends it between the inner posts, scoring one point.

Origin

OE ~an , bihindan , from bi 'by' + hindan 'from ~'.

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