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/deˈtɾas/

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Translation

behind

Word origin

From de plus tras ('behind, after'), from Latin trans ('across, beyond'). It means 'behind, at the back'.

Origin
Latin
Root
trans
English cognates
transit, transfer

Examples

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The cat is behind the sofa.

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Walk behind me.

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There is a garden behind the house.

muchas .

Behind every success there are many hours of work.

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I left the keys behind the front door.

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This word is part of lesson 11.