behind
Translation
behind, after
Examples
The cat is hiding behind the curtain.
The cat is hiding behind the curtain.
He is behind in his work.
He is behind in his work.
She stayed behind to clean up.
She stayed behind to clean up.
Look behind you!
Look behind you!
Grammar Patterns
behind ((sth./sb.)) at the back of (sth./sb.) The ball rolled behind the sofa.
to be behind ((in sth.)) to be late or not progressing with (sth.) He is behind in his studies.
to stay behind to remain in a place after others have left Some students stayed behind after class.
Similar Words
Synonyms: after, following; Antonyms: in front of, ahead
Etymology
From Old English 'be-' (by) + 'hindan' (from behind). Literally 'by the back part'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something is 'BEside the HIND legs' of an animal, meaning it's behind it.