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behind


Definition: Meaning of, behind in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bɪˈhʌɪnd /

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  1. at or towards the back of a thing or person
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  2. not as successful or not having made as much progress as someone or something else
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  3. used to say that someone is late in doing what they have to do
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  4. used for talking about the hidden reason for something
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  5. supporting a person, idea etc
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  6. responsible for a plan, idea etc or for organizing something
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  7. if an unpleasant experience or situation is behind you, it no longer upsets you or affects your life
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  8. if you have experience behind you, you have gained valuable skills or important qualities that can be used
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  9. used when the real facts about a situation or someone's character are hidden by the way things seem or by the way a person behaves
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  10. if a student stays behind after school or after a lesson, they stay after it has finished
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
behind behinds
[countable]
  1. informal the part of your body that you sit on [=  bottom]
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