Synonyms for

Behind

Verb / bɪˈhaɪnd / Another word for behind — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

at or to the back of someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

bum tailend ass hindquarters arse derriere fundament keister hindend bottom tooshie backside rear inarrears stern butt fanny buns behindhand rearend posterior tail nates can rump rear back after trailing following posterior hindmost endmost tail last final ultimate concluding ending finishing backward reverse retrograde dorsal

Synonyms by register

Formal

subsequent following after

Informal

after back in the rear

Literary

astern rearward

Antonyms

ahead front leading forefront van advance

Common collocations

  • behind schedule
  • behind time
  • behind bars
  • behind closed doors
  • behind the scenes
  • behind the wheel
  • fall behind
  • lag behind

Word family

noun behind
adjective behind
adverb behind

Usage note

As a preposition, 'behind' typically indicates a position in space or time relative to something else. It can also refer to being responsible for something.

Example sentences

  1. The sun rises behind the mountains.
  2. The boy hid behind the tree to scare his sister.
  3. The car behind us is honking its horn.
  4. The teacher is standing behind the whiteboard.
  5. The rabbit ran behind the bush and disappeared.

Quotes

  • Always remember to leave space behind you.
  • The future lies ahead, but the past is always behind you.
  • The view from behind the desk is always different.

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