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Behand

(transitive) To remove the hand or hands from; cut off one's hand or hands.

Behind

At or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it
The recording machinery was kept behind screens
The sun came out from behind a cloud

Behind

Following or further back than (another member of a moving group)
We were stuck behind a slow-moving tractor

Behind

In support of or giving guidance to (someone else)
The power behind the throne
Whatever you decide to do, I'll be behind you

Behind

After the departure or death of (someone)
He left behind him a manuscript which was subsequently published
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Behind

Less advanced than (someone or something) in achievement or development
The government admitted it is ten years behind the West in PC technology

Behind

Having a lower score than (another competitor)
Woosnam moved to ten under par, five shots behind Fred Couples

Behind

At or to the far side of something
Campbell grabbed him from behind

Behind

In a particular place after leaving or after others have moved on
Don't leave me behind

Behind

Further back than other members of a moving group
Ben led the way, with Joe a short distance behind
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Behind

(in a contest or match) having a score lower than that of the opposing team
England were still 382 runs behind

Behind

Late in accomplishing a task
I'm getting behind with my work

Behind

A person's buttocks
She slid inelegantly down a few steps on her behind

Behind

A kick that sends the ball over a behind line, or a touch that sends it between the inner posts, scoring one point.

Behind

In, to, or toward the rear
We walked behind.

Behind

In a place or condition that has been passed or left
I left my gloves behind.

Behind

In arrears; late
I fell behind in my payments.

Behind

Below the standard level; in or into an inferior position
Don't fall behind in class.

Behind

Slow
My watch is running behind.

Behind

(Archaic) Yet to come or in reserve
"the expectation of some new possession, or of some enjoyment yet behind" (Samuel Johnson).

Behind

At the back of or in the rear of
He sat behind her.

Behind

On the farther side or other side of; beyond
The broom is behind the door.

Behind

In a place or time that has been passed or left by
Their worries are behind them.

Behind

Later than
The plane was behind schedule.

Behind

Used to indicate deficiency in performance
Behind us in technological development.

Behind

Hidden or concealed by
Hatred hidden behind a bland smile.

Behind

In the background of; underlying
Behind your every action is self-interest.

Behind

In a position or attitude of support
The leaders have the army behind them.

Behind

In pursuit of
The police were hard behind the escapees.

Behind

(Informal) The buttocks.

Behind

At or to the back or far side of.
The children were hiding behind the wall.
The sun went behind the clouds.
Look behind you!
In front of

Behind

(figuratively) Concealed by (something serving as a facade or disguise).
Behind the smile was a cruel intention.

Behind

(figuratively) In the past, from the viewpoint of.
All my problems are behind me.

Behind

Less forward or advanced than; after.
Ahead of

Behind

After in physical progress or distance.
Smith finished the race a lap behind the others.

Behind

After in developmental progress, score, grade, etc.; inferior to.
I'm ranked sixth in the French class, behind five other pupils.
In the cricket match, England are 120 runs behind India.

Behind

After in time.
London is nine hours behind Tokyo.

Behind

Responsible for, being the creator or controller of.
Who is behind these terrorist attacks?
Mr Jones was the man behind the redevelopment plan.

Behind

Underlying, being the reason for or explanation of.
What is behind this unexpected decision?

Behind

In support of.
The republicans are fully behind their candidate.

Behind

As a result or consequence of.

Behind

At or in the rear or back part of something.
The water flows out through the pipe, and the sediment collects behind.

Behind

In a rearward direction.
We ran and ran, without once looking behind.

Behind

So as to come after someone or something in position, distance, advancement, ranking, time, etc.
The slower runners were left a long way behind.
In the cricket match, England finished a long way behind.
The worst thing about autumn is that winter follows behind.

Behind

So as to be still in place after someone or something has departed or ceased to exist.
I couldn't be bothered to carry the ironing board, so I left it behind.
He stayed behind after the war.
He left behind a legacy of death and sorrow.
The island was inundated by the sea, leaving not a trace behind.

Behind

Backward in time or order of succession; past.

Behind

Behind the scenes in a theatre; backstage.

Behind

(archaic) Not yet brought forward, produced, or exhibited to view; out of sight; remaining.

Behind

Not advanced to the required or expected degree; overdue or in arrears.
I'm very behind in my schedule.
My employer is two paychecks behind on paying my salary.

Behind

(of a watch or clock) Slow.
My watch is behind by four minutes.

Behind

The rear, back-end.
This part fits under the behind of the vehicle.
She sneaked up on me from behind.

Behind

(informal) The buttocks, bottom, butt.
I was stung on the behind by a wasp.

Behind

(Australian rules football) A one-point score.

Behind

The catcher.

Behind

In the Eton College field game, any of a group of players consisting of two "shorts" (who try to kick the ball over the bully) and a "long" (who defends the goal).

Behind

On the side opposite the front or nearest part; on the back side of; at the back of; on the other side of; as, behind a door; behind a hill.
A tall Brabanter, behind whom I stood.

Behind

Left after the departure of, whether this be by removing to a distance or by death.
A small part of what he left behind him.

Behind

Left a distance by, in progress of improvement Hence: Inferior to in dignity, rank, knowledge, or excellence, or in any achievement.
I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.

Behind

At the back part; in the rear.

Behind

Toward the back part or rear; backward; as, to look behind.

Behind

Not yet brought forward, produced, or exhibited to view; out of sight; remaining.
We can not be sure that there is no evidence behind.

Behind

Backward in time or order of succession; past.
Forgetting those things which are behind.

Behind

After the departure of another; as, to stay behind.
Leave not a rack behind.

Behind

The backside; the rump.

Behind

The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on;
He deserves a good kick in the butt
Are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?

Behind

Having the lower score or lagging position in a contest;
Behind by two points
The 8th inning found the home team trailing

Behind

In or to or toward the rear;
He followed behind
Seen from behind, the house is more imposing than it is from the front
The final runners were far behind

Behind

Remaining in a place or condition that has been left or departed from;
When he died he left much unfinished work behind
Left a large family behind
The children left their books behind
He took off with a squeal of tires and left the other cars far behind

Behind

Of timepieces;
The clock is almost an hour slow
My watch is running behind

Behind

In or into an inferior position;
Fell behind in his studies
Their business was lagging behind in the competition for customers

Behind

In debt;
He fell behind with his mortgage payments
A month behind in the rent
A company that has been run behindhand for years
In arrears with their utility bills

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