■ 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 ~'.