behind — at or to the far side of something, typically so as to be hidden by it
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: at or to the far side of something, typically so as to be hidden by it
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈhaɪnd/
Korean meaning: ~의 뒤에, ~의 뒤쪽에
Korean pronunciation: 비**하인**드
Example Sentences
- My dog always walks behind me because he thinks I'm the pack leader.
- She's behind in her homework again.
- The real mastermind behind the prank was my little sister.
behind
PREPOSITION//bɪˈhaɪnd//
at or to the far side of something, typically so as to be hidden by it
💡 Concept
The little boy hides behind his mother's legs when the stranger says hello.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/bɪˈhaɪnd/
🇬🇧 UK/bɪˈhaɪnd/
🌳Etymology
Prefixbe--
Roothind
Origin
고대 영어 'behindan'에서 유래했으며, 'be-'(완전히)와 'hindan'(뒤에서)가 결합된 형태로, '완전히 뒤쪽에' 위치하는 것을 의미합니다.
🎵Rhyme
findmindkindblindwind
find
mind
kind
blind
wind
🔗Collocations
behind schedule
fall behind
behind the scenes
leave behind
behind bars
behind closed doors
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My dog always walks behind me because he thinks I'm the pack leader.”
“She's behind in her homework again.”
😄 Fun example
“The real mastermind behind the prank was my little sister.”
“I left my umbrella behind and got soaked in the rain.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
afterfollowingat the back ofin back ofrear
Antonyms
in front ofaheadbefore
Related
beyondbeneathbesidebackwardrear
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