Synonyms for
Behind
Definition
at or to the back of someone or something
Synonyms & similar words
nates
slow
keister
posterior
bum
fanny
prat
tail
buttocks
tush
can
arse
backside
hindquarters
seat
behindhand
buns
rear
rump
stern
tooshie
derriere
hindend
tailend
bottom
rear
back
after
trailing
following
posterior
hindmost
endmost
tail
last
final
ultimate
concluding
ending
finishing
backward
reverse
retrograde
dorsal
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- behind schedule
- behind time
- behind bars
- behind closed doors
- behind the scenes
- behind the wheel
- fall behind
- lag behind
Word family
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.
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Example sentences
- The sun rises behind the mountains.
- The boy hid behind the tree to scare his sister.
- The car behind us is honking its horn.
- The teacher is standing behind the whiteboard.
- 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.