Be-hīnd’1, prep.
[be and hind: A-S. behindan.]
- On the side opposite the front or nearest part; opposite to that side which faces any thing; at the back of; on the other side of; as, behind a door; behind a hill or rock. “A tall Brabanter, behind whom I stood.” Bp. Hall.
- 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 at a distance by, in progress of improvement; hence, inferior to in dignity, rank, or excellence. I was not behind the very chiefest apostles. 2 Cor. xi. 5.