Behind

Pronunciation: /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Definitions of behind

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, indicating location, direction, time, or possession

Example Sentences

A1 The cat is behind the sofa.

A2 She hid behind the tree to surprise her friend.

B1 The reason behind his decision was not immediately clear.

B2 The company's success is behind its innovative marketing strategies.

C1 There are complex political motivations behind the recent policy changes.

C2 The true meaning behind the artist's work is open to interpretation.

Examples of behind in a Sentence

formal The company's success was behind the hard work of its dedicated employees.

informal I heard that Sarah was behind the plan to surprise everyone at the party.

slang I can't believe you're still behind on your homework!

figurative Sometimes the truth is hidden behind a facade of lies.

Grammatical Forms of behind

• past tense: behind
• plural: behinds
• comparative: more behind
• superlative: most behind
• present tense: behind
• future tense: will be behind
• perfect tense: have been behind
• continuous tense: being behind
• singular: behind
• positive degree: behind
• infinitive: to behind
• gerund: behinding
• participle: behind

Origin and Evolution of behind

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'behind' originated from the Old English word 'behindan', which meant 'at the back of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'behind' has evolved to not only refer to physical location but also to indicate being late or in a position of inferiority.