behind

noun

be·​hind ˈbē-ˌhīnd  bi-ˈhīnd 

bē-

: buttocks

—often used as a euphemism for ass in idiomatic expressions

get your behind over here

Synonyms of behind

• seat
• tail
• cheeks
• bum
• bottom
• rear
• rump
• backside

Examples of behind in a Sentence

kicked him in the behind

Recent Examples on the Web

Carson Pickett’s own-goal in the 65th minute gave the visiting Wave a come-from-behind, 3-2 victory over the expansion Denver Summit on Saturday night in Colorado. —Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

But, with a two-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Mets couldn’t muster their own come-from-behind magic. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026

Right-hander Jordan Romano couldn’t get another out, and the Angels had to watch the Yankees celebrate a come-from-behind, walk-off win for the second time in the series. —Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026

Suarez lashed seven shots towards goal on his debut against Casa Pia, going closest after a stomping run in-behind the defence and a sharp shot into the side netting. —Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

noun derivative of behind entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1830, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing behind

• behind bars
• behind closed doors
• behind enemy lines
• behind/off schedule
• behind one's back
• behind schedule
• behind someone's back
• behind the curve
• behind the eight ball
• behind-the-scenes
• behind the times
• behind the wheel
• drop behind
• fall behind
• get behind
• get behind the wheel
• leave the past behind
• lie behind
• power behind the throne
• put (something) behind (oneself)
• put/throw one's weight/influence behind
• rally for/behind
• run behind schedule
• stand behind
• stay behind
• the idea behind
• the power behind the throne
• trail (along) behind/after
• went behind his back
• wet behind the ears

Rhymes for behind

• aligned
• alined
• assigned
• combined
• confined
• consigned
• crosswind
• declined
• defined
• designed
• divined
• enshrined

Kids Definition

behind

1 of 2 adverb or adjective

be·​hind bi-ˈhīnd 

1

a

: in a place or time that is being or has been departed from

stay behind

left years of poverty behind

b

: at, to, or toward the back

look behind

fall behind

2

a

: not up to the general level

behind in school

b

: not keeping up to a schedule

behind in the car payments

behind

2 of 2 preposition

1

: at, to, or toward the back of

look behind you

a garden behind the house

2

: not up to the level of

sales are behind those of last year

behind the rest of the class

3

a

: in the background of

the reasons behind our success

b

: in support of

we're behind you all the way