behind
word
/bɪˈhaɪnd/
bi-HYND
/bɪhˈaɪnd/
bih-HYND
Definition
In a position at the back of something or someone; can also mean being slower or late compared to others.
Usage & Nuances
'Behind' is both a preposition (placement) and adverb (progress). Common collocations: 'behind the door', 'fall behind', 'left behind'. Not used for physical contact (use 'under' or 'on' instead).
Spanish: detrás de - atrás de - rezagadoPortuguese (BR): atrás de - por trás de - atrasadoPortuguese (PT): atrás de - por trás de - atrasadoChinese (Simplified): 在...后面 - 落后Chinese (Traditional): 在...後面 - 落後Hindi: पीछे - पिछड़नाArabic: خلف - متأخرBengali: পেছনে - পিছিয়েRussian: позади - сзади - отстаётJapanese: 後ろ - 遅れてVietnamese: đằng sau - tụt lạiKorean: 뒤에 - 뒤처져Turkish: arkasında - gerideUrdu: پیچھے - پیچھے رہ جاناIndonesian: di belakang - tertinggal
Example Sentences
The cat is behind the sofa.
basic
Please stand behind the line.
basic
He is behind in his homework.
basic
I looked behind but no one was there.
natural
Don’t leave your bag behind.
natural
We're running behind schedule today.
natural