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behind

Pronunciation: [/ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/]

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behind: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use behind in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “position”

(adverb) at or towards the back of something or someone. When you are not in front but at the rear or back.

Example

The dog ran behind the house.

Example

Don't stay behind, come to the front.

Example

Where did you leave your bag, in front or behind?

Context: “relationship”

(preposition) having something at the rear or back of something else. When one thing is positioned after another.

Example

The car parked behind the building.

Example

Please don't leave anything behind after the event.

Example

What's behind the curtain?

Context: “games”

(adjective) behind in a game means you have fewer points or are losing. When you are not ahead but trailing.

Example

They were behind by three points but managed to catch up.

Example

We can't afford to fall behind in the next round.

Example

Why are you so behind in the score?

How to pronounce behind

Pronunciation: [/ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/]

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