1. (a.) On the side opposite the front or nearest part; on the back side of; at the back of; on the other side of; as, behind a door; behind a hill.

2. (a.) Left after the departure of, whether this be by removing to a distance or by death.

3. (a.) Left a distance by, in progress of improvement Hence: Inferior to in dignity, rank, knowledge, or excellence, or in any achievement.

4. (adv.) At the back part; in the rear.

5. (adv.) Toward the back part or rear; backward; as, to look behind.

6. (adv.) Not yet brought forward, produced, or exhibited to view; out of sight; remaining.

7. (adv.) Backward in time or order of succession; past.

8. (adv.) After the departure of another; as, to stay behind.

9. (n.) The backside; the rump.

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