Word BEHIND: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

behind

🇺🇸 [bɪˈhaɪnd]

Meanings

Located or positioned at the back or rear of something, or at a later point in time relative to another event. It can also describe a situation where someone is lagging in progress or has fallen behind others.

Examples

• The car parked behind the building.
• She was behind schedule but caught up quickly.
• The team's performance has been behind expectations this season.

Synonyms

at the back • in the rear • lagging

Antonyms

ahead • in front • leading