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Commonbehind
The correct spelling is behind.
How to pronounce behind
/bəˈhaɪnd/
nounIPA: /bəˈhaɪnd/
Say it like: Beh-ind
The correct spelling is behind. The rear, back-end For example: "to look behind"
Usage Examples
“to look behind”
“I'm two weeks behind in my schedule.”
“My watch is four minutes behind.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The rear, back-end
- 2.Butt, the buttocks, bottom
- 3.A one-point score.
- 4.(1800s) The catcher.
- 5.In the Eton College field game, any of a group of players consisting of two "shorts" (who try to kick the ball over the bully) and a "long" (who defends the goal).
adverb
- 1.At the back part; in the rear.
- 2.Toward the back part or rear; backward.
- 3.Overdue, in arrears.
- 4.Slow; of a watch or clock.
- 5.Existing afterwards
preposition
- 1.At the back of; positioned with something else in front of.
- 2.To the back of.
- 3.After, time- or motion-wise.
- 4.Responsible for
- 5.In support of.
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