Pronunciation

/bɪˈhaɪnd/

Definitions

• Adverb: Located, situated, or occurring after or behind something else in space or time. For example: “The bookshelf is behind the sofa.”
• Preposition: Expressing position or direction relative to another element in a sentence. For example: “The package is behind the door.”
• Noun: A person or thing that comes after or is placed after another. For example: “She was followed by her brother in the race.”
• Pronoun: Used to refer to a person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified. For example: “Who’s hiding behind the curtains?”

Phrases

• “Behind the scenes” refers to what happens offstage or unseen.
• “Behind closed doors” means in private or confidential settings.
• “Behind the wheel” signifies being in control of a vehicle.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “The children played hide-and-seek, with the seeker standing behind the tree.”
• Preposition: “The map shows the location of the house behind the hill.”
• Noun: “She was the last one to arrive, coming in from behind the line.”
• Pronoun: “I couldn’t see who was hiding behind those bushes.”

Synonyms

• Rear
• Back
• Following
• Afterward
• Posterior
• Tail end