Behind

usgb/bɪˈhaɪnd/
preposition

At or towards the back of a place, person, or thing.

She sat at a table behind him.
Visual representation of "behind" - At or towards the back of a place, person, or thing

Often appears as...

  • stay behind
  • left behind
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Physical Position

Used to describe something or someone located at the back.

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The restroom is behind the staircase.
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Support Roles

Refers to people or things playing a secondary role in a situation.

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He always worked behind the scenes in theater productions.
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Concealment

Suggests hiding or being obscured by something else.

Illustration for Concealment
The sun was hidden behind the clouds.
Visual representation of the word "Behind"

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