behind synonyms

behind

modif. and prep.

  1. To the rear in space

    in back of, following, after; see back.

  2. Late in time

    tardy, dilatory, behind time; see late 1, slow 2.

  3. Slow in progress

    sluggish, slow-moving, delayed, backward, underdeveloped, retarded, behind schedule, in arrears, belated, laggard; see also slow 1, 3.

    Antonyms fast*, rapid*, ahead of schedule.

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