behind
🇺🇸
/bɪˈhaɪnd/
🇬🇧
/bɪˈhaɪnd/
preposition
A1
at the back of something, often hidden
The sun was hidden behind the clouds.
A2
falling short of progress or schedule
We're behind schedule because of the delay.
B1
supporting or approving of someone or something
Her family was right behind her decision.
R
responsible for the creation or development of something
She was the mastermind behind the successful project.
R
in the past, no longer a concern
The mistake is behind you, don't dwell on it.
adverb
A1
further back or at the back
She walked behind the line of trees.
A1
remaining in a place after others have left
Her keys were left behind on the table.
A2
later than the due date or expected time
He is behind in his payments.
noun
R
a polite way to refer to someone's buttocks
He sat down hard on a rock and hurt his behind.
translation
at the back of something, often hidden; falling short of progress or schedule; supporting or approving of someone or something; responsible for the creation or development of something; in the past, no longer a concern
further back or at the back; remaining in a place after others have left; later than the due date or expected time
a polite way to refer to someone's buttocks
Word Forms
Plural
behinds