behind

Meaning of behind in English

Adverb

US /bɪˈhaɪnd/ UK /bɪˈhaɪnd/

1. at, in, or toward the back of someone or something

Look behind. Someone is following us.

2. later in time

My watch is more than three minutes behind.

3. less advanced than most others

I am behind him in English.

4. in the place where you were before

I got off the train and left my purse behind.

Preposition

US /bɪˈhaɪnd/ UK /bɪˈhaɪnd/

1. at, in, or towards the back of

The sun went behind the clouds.

2. further back, or in a lower position of

He finished the race behind me.

3. later than

The plane arrived far behind schedule.
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