| (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. |
| (a.) | Left after the departure of, whether this be by removing to a distance or by death. |
| (a.) | Left a distance by, in progress of improvement Hence: Inferior to in dignity, rank, knowledge, or excellence, or in any achievement. |
| (adv.) | At the back part; in the rear. |
| (adv.) | Toward the back part or rear; backward; as, to look behind. |
| (adv.) | Not yet brought forward, produced, or exhibited to view; out of sight; remaining. |
| (adv.) | Backward in time or order of succession; past. |
| (adv.) | After the departure of another; as, to stay behind. |
| (n.) | The backside; the rump. |