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Behind
/bɪˈhaɪnd/
In a position toward the back or rear part, not in front or leading.
Synonyms:
rear
beyond
after
Antonyms:
ahead
in front
leading
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:
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
Very Often
Hint:
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