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behind [bɪˈhaɪnd]

1 behind adverb
  • in or toward the back
  • in the place that someone is going away from —often used figuratively
  • later in time
2 behind preposition
  • in or to a place at the back of or to the rear of (someone or something)
  • losing to (someone or something) in a race or competition
  • in a less advanced position than (someone or something) : not happening or proceeding as quickly as (someone or something)
3 behind noun
  • the part of the body above the legs that is used for sitting : buttocks