behind (EN)

preposition, adverb, adjective, noun

preposition “behind”

1. at or to the back of something
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   She parked her car behind the building.
2. less advanced than someone or something in progress or game
   Our team is two goals behind the opponents.
3. supporting or backing someone or something
   The community is behind the new park project.
4. responsible for causing something
   The police are looking for the person behind the theft.
5. concealed by or hidden by something
   Behind the clouds, the sun was still shining.

adverb “behind”

1. at or towards the back; in the rear
   She walked ahead while he followed behind.
2. remaining in the previous place
   He left his bag behind at the restaurant.
3. late or delayed; not keeping up
   The train is running behind today.
4. in the past; in earlier times
   Let's put the bad memories behind.

adjective “behind”

1. not at the expected level; late or delayed
   She is behind with her assignments.

noun “behind”

1. (informal) the buttocks; the backside
   He slipped on the ice and landed on his behind.