behind

Definition

At or to the back or far side of.

Etymology

From Middle English behinde, behinden, from Old English behindan (“on the back side of, behind”), from Proto-West Germanic *bihindan, *bihindini (“on the back side of, in the rear of, behind”), from Proto-West Germanic *bi- + *hindō (“the hind side, back part”), equivalent to be- + hind. Compare Old Saxon bihindan (“behind”, adverb), Middle High German behinter (“behind; back”).

Example Sentences

• "The children were hiding behind the wall."
• "Behind the garage needs clearing asap."
• "The sun went behind the clouds."