⬅️behind

preposition/adverb
/bɪˈhaɪnd/

Meaning

At or to the back of something; in a position further back.
at the back of; following; lagging

Example Sentences

The cat is hiding behind the curtain.

The car behind us was honking.

Example Expressions

leave behind

Synonyms

at the back, beyond, after, back, rear, following
Entry 1
at the back, beyond, after
Entry 2
back, rear, after, following

Antonyms

ahead, in front, front, before
Entry 1
ahead, in front
Entry 2
ahead, front, before, in front

Collocations

fall behind, behind schedule, left behind, stay behind, leave behind, look behind
Entry 1
fall behind, behind schedule, left behind, stay behind
Entry 2
fall behind, stay behind, leave behind, look behind

More Example Sentences

I like to lead behind the scene.

The workers are behind this proposal.

Who is the girl standing behind Kamal?

A boy enters a science fair at his elementary school with a homemade volcano project that he built using cardboard, paint, and baking soda and he demonstrates how the eruption works by adding vinegar to create a fizzy reaction while explaining the science behind real volcanoes

A family celebrates a birthday at home for their youngest daughter who turns five and decorates the living room with balloons and ribbons while the mother bakes a chocolate cake in the kitchen and the father sets up a small treasure hunt in the garden with clues hidden behind trees and under flower pots

A boy enters a science fair at his elementary school with a homemade volcano project that he built using cardboard, paint, and baking soda and he demonstrates how the eruption works by adding vinegar to create a fizzy reaction while explaining the science behind real volcanoes and the judges are impressed by his clear presentation

A family celebrates a birthday at home for their youngest daughter who turns five and decorates the living room with balloons and ribbons while the mother bakes a chocolate cake in the kitchen and the father sets up a small treasure hunt in the garden with clues hidden behind trees and under flower pots and the children laugh and run around excitedly

A boy enters a science fair at his elementary school with a homemade volcano project that he built using cardboard, paint, and baking soda and he demonstrates how the eruption works by adding vinegar to create a fizzy reaction while explaining the science behind real volcanoes and the judges are impressed by his clear presentation so they award him first place in his age group

A family celebrates a birthday at home for their youngest daughter who turns five and decorates the living room with balloons and ribbons while the mother bakes a chocolate cake in the kitchen and the father sets up a small treasure hunt in the garden with clues hidden behind trees and under flower pots and the children laugh and run around excitedly until they find the final prize, a box of new toys

A family celebrates a birthday at home for their youngest daughter who turns five and decorates the living room with balloons and ribbons while the mother bakes a chocolate cake in the kitchen and the father sets up a small treasure hunt in the garden with clues hidden behind trees and under flower pots and the children laugh and run around excitedly until they find the final prize, a box of new toys making it a simple but truly joyful celebration for everyone.