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BEHIND

(noun, adverb, adj.sat, prep.)
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There are 14 meanings of the word Behind.

How to pronounce behind:

Behind - as a noun

The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

Example: "He deserves a good kick in the butt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backsidebottombunsbuttockscanderrierefundamenthind endhindquarterskeisternatesposteriorpratrearseatsterntailtail endtooshie

Behind - as an adverb

In or to or toward the rear

Example: "He followed behind"

Remaining in a place or condition that has been left or departed from

Example: "When he died he left much unfinished work behind"

Showing a time that is earlier than the actual time

Example: "The clock is almost an hour slow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slow

In or into an inferior position

Example: "Fell behind in his studies"

In debt

Example: "He fell behind with his mortgage payments"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
behindhandin arrears

Behind - as an adjective satellite

Having the lower score or lagging position in a contest

Example: "Behind by two points"

Behind - as a preposition

At the back of; positioned with something else in front of.

Example: "The car is behind the wall."

To the back of.

After, time- or motion-wise.

Responsible for

Example: "Who is behind these terrorist attacks?"

In support of.

Example: "The republicans are fully behind their candidate."

Left a distance by, in progress or improvement; inferior to.

Example: "I'm ranked sixth in the french class, behind five other pupils."

As a result or consequence of

Example Sentences

"The cat is hiding behind the couch."
"She always walks behind me."
"I left my keys behind at the restaurant."
"He was lurking in the shadows behind the dumpster."
"The finish line is just behind that hill."
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Word Game Points

Is BEHIND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, behind is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BEHIND has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BEHIND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, behind is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BEHIND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is BEHIND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, behind is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BEHIND has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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