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Term: Behind

Definition: Behind is a preposition that means to be at the back or rear side of something or someone.

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sense 1:

Description: Behind can refer to the physical position of being at the rear of something or someone.

Example Sentence: He stood behind the tall tree, trying to remain unseen.

Sense 2:

Description: Behind can also describe a figurative position of being in a less advanced or progressed state compared to someone or something.

Example Sentence: The company fell behind its competitors due to lack of innovation.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

Description: Behind can be used as an adverb to indicate being in a tardy or delayed state.

Example Sentence: We started late and fell behind in the race.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Description: Behind can also function as a noun, referring to the buttocks.

Example Sentence: She fell on her behind while attempting the somersault.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Description: Behind can be used as an adjective to describe something that is situated towards the rear side.

Example Sentence: The behind gate is reserved for VIP guests.

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