behind

behindpreposition

UK/bɪˈhaɪnd/US/bɪˈhaɪnd/

1
AT THE BACK
A1at the back of someone or something
- The car park is behind the hotel.
- He hid behind a tree.
2
LESS SUCCESSFUL
B1less advanced or successful than someone or something
- Our team is three points behind the leaders.
3
CAUSING
B2responsible for something, or being the reason for it
- Who was behind the attack?
- What's the reason behind this decision?
4
SUPPORTING
B2giving support to someone
- Her family is right behind her.

UK/bɪˈhaɪnd/US/bɪˈhaɪnd/

1
AT THE BACK
A2at the back
- She drove off and the others followed behind.
2
STAYING
B1in the place where someone or something was
- I left my umbrella behind.
- He stayed behind after the lesson.
3
LATE
B2late or slow in doing something
- We're behind with the rent.

UK/bɪˈhaɪnd/US/bɪˈhaɪnd/

1
AT THE BACK
A1at the back of someone or something
- The car park is behind the hotel.
- He hid behind a tree.
2
LESS SUCCESSFUL
B1less advanced or successful than someone or something
- Our team is three points behind the leaders.
3
CAUSING
B2responsible for something, or being the reason for it
- Who was behind the attack?
- What's the reason behind this decision?
4
SUPPORTING
B2giving support to someone
- Her family is right behind her.

UK/bɪˈhaɪnd/US/bɪˈhaɪnd/

1
AT THE BACK
A2at the back
- She drove off and the others followed behind.
2
STAYING
B1in the place where someone or something was
- I left my umbrella behind.
- He stayed behind after the lesson.
3
LATE
B2late or slow in doing something
- We're behind with the rent.