Behind
Example: The car is parked behind the building
Definition
"Behind" is a preposition indicating the position at the back of or in the rear of something. It is used to describe something located at the opposite side of the front, as in the phrase 'The car is parked behind the building.'
Etymology
The word "behind" originates from Old English 'behindan,' combining 'be-' meaning 'by' and 'hindan' meaning 'from behind.' It has been used since early English to indicate something at the back or rear. Did you know? The word also gave rise to the term 'behind the scenes,' referring to what happens out of public view.
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"Behind" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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