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Vocabulary Entry
behind
|verb • noun • adverb
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V
verb
To be located at the back of something or to leave someone or something behind.
Example Sentences
"She always feels like she is left behind when her friends go out."
"He decided to fall behind the group to enjoy the scenery."
"The dog lingered behind, waiting for his owner to catch up."
N
noun
The part that is located at the back; a position that is far behind something.
Example Sentences
"He kept the secret behind the closed doors."
"The behind of the car was covered in mud."
"In the race, he was far behind the leading runners."
A
adverb
In a position at the back or in a later time frame.
Example Sentences
"She moved quietly behind to avoid being noticed."
"He stood behind to let others go first."
"The plot twist came later, but I saw it behind in the earlier chapters."