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behindhand

The correct spelling is behindhand.

How to pronounce behindhand

adjective

Say it like: Beh-ind-han-d

The correct spelling is behindhand. (of a person) Late, tardy, overdue, behind (in accomplishing a task, etc.).

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Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.(of a person) Late, tardy, overdue, behind (in accomplishing a task, etc.).
  2. 2.(of a task or the object of a task) Not at the expected point of completion.
  3. 3.Behind (someone or something moving, a trend, etc.), lagging behind, not keeping up.
  4. 4.Behind in paying a debt; in arrears.
  5. 5.Not having enough of, lacking (in something).

adverb

  1. 1.Belatedly, tardily.
  2. 2.In debt, or in arrears.

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