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Behind

/bɪˈhaɪnd/
In a position toward the back or rear part, not in front or leading.

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Examples:

'I can see your features, godmother, behind the beard.'

Wednesday - 3 hours behind.

He stood behind the door and Bob did not see him.

Etymology:

etymology
Originating from Old English "begeondan" meaning at the back of, a combination of "be" (by) and "geondan" (beyond), akin to German "hinter".

Usage Statistics:

205 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
Very Often
bulb Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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