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How to pronounce behind
Say it like this: /ˈbiˌhaɪnd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does behind mean?
prepAt or to the back or far side of.
“Look behind you!”
Concealed by (something serving as a facade or disguise).
“Behind the smile was a cruel intention.”
In the past, from the viewpoint of.
“All my problems are behind me.”
advAt or in the rear or back part of something.
“The water flows out through the pipe, and the sediment collects behind.”
In a rearward direction.
“We ran and ran, without once looking behind.”
So as to come after someone or something in position, distance, advancement, ranking, time, etc.
“The slower runners were left a long way behind.”
adjNot advanced to the required or expected degree; overdue or in arrears.
“I'm very behind in my schedule.”
Slow.
“My watch is behind by four minutes.”
nounThe rear, back-end.
“She sneaked up on me from behind.”
The buttocks, bottom, butt.
“I was stung on the behind by a wasp.”
Synonym of ass (“synecdochic: a person or their body”).
“Get your lazy behind out of bed!”
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