How to Use "Behind" with Example Sentences

behind (prep): on the other side of something

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Example sentences:

"The dog is behind the fence."

"The child was hiding behind the door."

"The performers were waiting behind the curtain."

"My keys fell behind the couch."

"He was standing behind me."

"She sits behind me in class."

behind (adv): in or towards the back

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Example sentences:

"They decided to stay behind and help clean up."

"She was accidentally left behind."

"I'm falling behind at school."

behind (adj): lower

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Example sentences:

"She is behind in her schoolwork."

"I'm behind in my payments."