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behind

/bɪˈhaɪnd/

[/bɪˈhaɪnd/]

at the back of

Beginnerpreposition

Definition

At or to the back of someone or something.

Example

The garden is behind the house.

The garden is behind the house.

Etymology

From Old English 'behindan', from 'be-' plus 'hindan' (from behind).

How & Where It’s Used

Used for physical position and for being late or supportive.

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