behind
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/bɪˈhaɪnd/]
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Senses
1. behind (prep) — sense 1
Definition: At or to the back or far side of.
Example: The children were hiding behind the wall.
Concept: Отставание
2. behind (prep) — sense 2
Definition: At or to the back or far side of.: Concealed by (something serving as a facade or disguise).
Example: Behind the smile was a cruel intention.
3. behind (prep) — sense 3
Definition: At or to the back or far side of.: In the past, from the viewpoint of.
Example: All my problems are behind me.
4. behind (adv) — sense 4
Definition: At or in the rear or back part of something.
Example: The water flows out through the pipe, and the sediment collects behind.
5. behind (adv) — sense 5
Definition: In a rearward direction.
Example: We ran and ran, without once looking behind.
6. behind (adv) — sense 6
Definition: So as to come after someone or something in position, distance, advancement, ranking, time, etc.
Example: The slower runners were left a long way behind.
7. behind (adj) — sense 7
Definition: Not advanced to the required or expected degree; overdue or in arrears.
Example: I'm very behind in my schedule.
8. behind (adj) — sense 8
Definition: Slow.
Example: My watch is behind by four minutes.
9. behind (noun) — sense 9
Definition: The rear, back-end.
Example: This part fits under the behind of the vehicle.
10. behind (noun) — sense 10
Definition: The buttocks, bottom, butt.
Example: I was stung on the behind by a wasp.
11. behind (noun) — sense 11
Definition: Synonym of ass (“synecdochic: a person or their body”).
Example: Get your lazy behind out of bed!
Connections
Polarities
Superiority ↔ Lowliness — concept «Отставание»
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