Define behind. Behind synonyms, behind pronunciation, behind translation, english dictionary definition of behind. In, to, or toward the rear: We walked behind.

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In a place or. In or toward the back; In the place that someone is going away from often used figuratively The meaning of behind is in the place or situation that is being or has been departed from. How to use behind in a sentence. At the back (of): In baseball, if the pitcher (= the player who throws the ball) is behind.

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