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Word entry · 6 letters

behind

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"In the rear of"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /bɪˈhaɪnd/Part of speech adverb, adjective, nounSorted bdehinStarts with BEnds with D2 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. At the back of; responsible for

Word origin

From Middle English behinde, behinden, from Old English behindan (“on the back side of, behind”), from Proto-West Germanic *bihindan, *bihindini (“on the back side of, in the rear of, behind”), from Proto-West Germanic *bi- + *hindō (“the hind side, back part”), equivalent to be- + hind. Compare Old Saxon bihindan (“behind”, adverb), Middle High German behinter (“behind; back”).

Used in a sentence

  • The children were hiding behind the wall.
  • Behind the garage needs clearing asap.
  • The sun went behind the clouds.

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01In the rear of6 letters
02At the back of6 letters

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