Behind — Defs

01 prep. 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.

1.
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 tall Brabanter, behind whom I stood.” — Bp. Hall.
2.
Left after the departure of, whether this be by removing to a distance or by death.
“A small part of what he left behind him.” — Pope.
3.
Left a distance by, in progress of improvement Hence: Inferior to in dignity, rank, knowledge, or excellence, or in any achievement.
“I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.” — 2 Cor. xi. 5.

02 adv. At the back part; in the rear.

1.
At the back part; in the rear.
2.
Toward the back part or rear; backward; as, to look behind.
3.
Not yet brought forward, produced, or exhibited to view; out of sight; remaining.
“We can not be sure that there is no evidence behind.” — Locke.
4.
Backward in time or order of succession; past.
“Forgetting those things which are behind.” — Phil. ii. 13.
5.
After the departure of another; as, to stay behind.
“Leave not a rack behind.” — Shak.

03 n. The backside; the rump.