behind (A1)
preposition/adverb
Pronunciation: /bɪˈhaɪnd/
Definition
At, to, or toward the back of someone or something.
Examples
He walked behind me in the line.
The car stopped just behind the truck.
She sat behind the driver's seat.
How to Use behind
- behind schedule (collocation)
- Not progressing as quickly as planned. — "The construction is behind schedule due to bad weather."
- behind time (collocation)
- Late. — "He arrived behind time for the meeting."
- behind someone's back (idiom)
- Without someone's knowledge or permission. — "Don't talk about him behind his back."
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