behind

[bɪˈhaɪnd]

Definition:
1. At or towards the back of something, and often hidden by it or them.
2. Making less progress than something or somebody.
3. Giving support to or approval of somebody or something.

Use 'behind' in a sentence:

1. She heard footsteps behind her.
2. What's the idea behind this?
3. I'm getting behind with my work.
4. A truck came belting up behind us.
5. I shut the door noiselessly behind me.
6. She left her children behind with a heavy heart.
7. Their work is carried out behind a veil of secrecy.
8. Can you stay behind after the others have gone and help me clear up?
9. The buildings are hidden behind grassy banks.
10. Close the door behind you, please.
11. Doyle crouched behind a hedge.
12. She felt a presence behind her.
13. What is the motivation behind this sudden change?
14. She glanced behind her.
15. The tunnel project has already fallen behind schedule.
16. Her scarf streamed behind her.
17. I'm miles behind with my work.
18. Behind him, the telephone shrilled.
19. The door clanged shut behind them.
20. The door banged shut behind her.
21. I heard the door slam behind him.
22. He hid behind a false identity.
23. The accident is behind you now, so try to forget it.
24. The guide led the way and we trotted along behind him.
25. A second police car followed close behind.
26. This bag was left behind after the class.
27. The bride's dress trailed behind her.
28. The principle behind it is very simple.
29. She left, but I remained behind.
30. There was a truck behind that was trying to pass me.
31. I was told to stay behind after school.
32. The crowd had to stand behind barriers.
33. Lee was standing right behind her.
34. This is the first time I've sat behind the wheel since the accident.
35. Someone's left their bag behind.
36. He seated himself behind the desk.
37. We ducked down behind the wall so they wouldn't see us.
38. He crouched behind a low hedgerow.
39. The staff were pilfering behind the bar.
40. Who's the girl standing behind Jan?
41. There are fears of a hidden agenda behind this new proposal.
42. I'm right behind you on this one.
43. Have you been talking about me behind my back?
44. He wasn't well, so we had to leave him behind.
45. She closed the gate behind her.
46. She rode off down the road with the dog running behind.
47. She soon fell behind the leaders.
48. He's fallen far behind in his work.
49. 'There you are,' said a voice behind me.
50. The sun went behind a cloud.
51. Your feet must be behind the line when you serve.
52. The Australian in lane four is coming up fast from behind.
53. I fail to see the logic behind his argument.
54. She started the last lap just behind the leading group.
55. The door closed behind him.
56. He's behind the rest of the class in reading.
57. Keith wandered along behind him.
58. She has ten years' useful experience behind her.