Behind Word Meaning

Old English behindan, bihindan, from bi ‘by’ + hindan ‘from behind’

at or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it

at or to far side of

• the recording machinery was kept behind screens
• the sun came out from behind a cloud

following or further back than (another member of a moving group)

following member of moving group

• we were stuck behind a slow-moving tractor

in support of or giving guidance to (someone else)

in support of someone

• whatever you decide to do, I'll be behind you
• the power behind the throne

after the departure or death of (someone)

after departure or death of someone

• he left behind him a manuscript which was subsequently published

less advanced than (someone or something) in achievement or development

less advanced than someone

• they are years behind their competitors in this segment

having a lower score than (another competitor)

having lower score than another competitor

• Woosnam moved to ten under par, five shots behind Fred Couples

at or to the far side of something

at or to far side of something

• Campbell grabbed him from behind

in a particular place after leaving or after others have moved on

in place after leaving

• don't leave me behind

further back than other members of a moving group

further back than others in group

• Ben led the way, with Joe a short distance behind

(in a contest or match) having a score lower than that of the opposing team

having score lower than opposing team

• England were still 382 runs behind

late in accomplishing a task

late in accomplishing task

• I'm getting behind with my work

a person's buttocks

person's buttocks

• she slid inelegantly down a few steps on her behind

a kick that sends the ball over a behind line, or a touch that sends it between the inner posts, scoring one point.

kick sending ball over behind line