behind

behind

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/bɪˈhaɪnd/]

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

Polarities of the concept

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!

Polarities

Superiority ↔ Lowliness — concept «Отставание»

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