behind
behind is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, behind is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofbehind
- The rear, back-end
- Butt, the buttocks, bottom
- A one-point score.
- (1800s) The catcher.
- 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).
- At the back part; in the rear.
- Toward the back part or rear; backward.
Example: "to look behind"
- Overdue, in arrears.
Example: "I'm two weeks behind in my schedule."
- Slow; of a watch or clock.
Example: "My watch is four minutes behind."
- Existing afterwards
Example: "He left behind a legacy of death and sorrow."
- Backward in time or order of succession; past.
- Behind the scenes in a theatre; backstage.
- Not yet brought forward, produced, or exhibited to view; out of sight; remaining.
- At the back of; positioned with something else in front of.
Example: "The car is behind the wall."
- To the back of.
- After, time- or motion-wise.
- Responsible for
Example: "Who is behind these terrorist attacks?"
- In support of.
Example: "The republicans are fully behind their candidate."
- Left a distance by, in progress or improvement; inferior to.
Example: "I'm ranked sixth in the French class, behind five other pupils."
- As a result or consequence of
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