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bi-HYND/bɪˈhaɪnd/

If you cannot see it, it may sit at the back: behind the door, behind the car. Behind needs a noun after it in this use. Back is often a body part or “the back of the room”; behind is the place word. In front of is the opposite.

Meaning

At the back of someone or something.

Examples

• “The park is behind the school.”
• “The cat is behind the sofa.”
• “Someone is standing behind you.”

Good to know

behind + noun. Opposite: in front of. Not the same as back (body).

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