hind

adjective

Definition of hindnext
as in rear
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part the frog's long hind legs the hawk's reddish hind feathers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hind
  1. rear
  2. back
Adjective
  • Gunther battled back and finally put the former SmackDown General Manager to sleep with a rear-naked choke for the win.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The new single-cab model is dressed up in an aggressive aero kit that includes a hood scoop, larger fenders, and a prominent rear wing coming off the tailgate.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Definition of rear
Adjective
  • Wayde Deatherage took some back roads and returned by early evening.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Wicker looks as if it’s been artfully draped across the seat and back rest of these chairs, balancing the rigid frame with some softness.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of back
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Himalayan
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“Hind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hind. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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