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Definition 1:
In or toward the back .
Examples:
Look behind
The older students entered the room first with the younger students following behind.
Definition 2:
In the place that someone is going away from often used figuratively .
Examples:
She stayed behind after the other guests left.
They left behind everything they owned when they fled the country.
We had to leave our family, friends, and neighbors behind.
She has left her fears and doubts behind. [=she is no longer fearful and doubtful]
She wanted to leave the past behind. [=forget about the past]
Definition 3:
Later in time .
Examples:
“If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” P. B. Shelley, “Ode to the West Wind” (1820)
Definition 4:
In a losing position in a race or competition .
Examples:
“How far behind was she?” “At least 50 yards (behind).”
We were ahead in the first half, but now we’re behind.
We were behind by five runs. = We were five runs behind.
A politician who is behind in the polls
She was losing the race but she came from behind and is now in front.
Definition 5:
used to describe something that is not happening or proceeding as quickly as it should .
Examples:
We’re running about five minutes behind [=late] with tonight’s schedule.
Definition 6:
used to describe someone who is not doing something (such as paying a debt) as quickly as required or expected .
Examples:
He got a bit behind [=late] in/with his payments.
He is behind in (paying) his rent.
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