BEHIND

I. adverb or adjective see: hind Date: before 12th century 1. in the place or situation that is being or has been departed from , in, to, or toward the back , later in time , 2. in a secondary or inferior position, in arrears , slow , still to come, II. preposition Date: before 12th century 1. in or to a place or situation in back of or to the rear of , b. — used as a function word to indicate something that screens an observer following in order , 2. — used as a function word to indicate backwardness, delay, or deficiency 3. in the background of , out of the mind or consideration of , beyond in depth or time , 4. in support of ; on the side of , with the support of , III. noun Etymology: 1~ Date: circa 1830 buttocks