Meaning
At the back of something; late, slow.
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Word origin
From Old English behindan, made from be and hindan, meaning from the back.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- behindan
- English cognates
- hind
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 3: behind, begin, almost and 7 more words.