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Another word for behind

Adverb

  1. Not on time

    2. See also:

    time

  2. So as to fall behind schedule

    3. Idioms:
    See also:

    time

Another word for behind

Noun

  1. The part of one's back on which one rests in sitting

    2. See also:

    over

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Another word for behind

Other

  1. To the rear in space

    2. See also:

    back

  2. Late in time

    3. See also:

    slow

    late

  3. Slow in progress

    4. See also:

    slow

    Antonyms:
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Sentence Examples

  • The boy got up at once, and sat behind the king.

  • He peered behind her.

  • I took the shortest way through the little park behind the palace.

  • But the brightest summer has winter behind it.

  • With that behind her, she turned to another subject - one equally disturbing.

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