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  1. 1. a. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Left after the departure of, whether this be by removing to a distance or by death. Source: opted
  3. 3. a. Left a distance by, in progress of improvement Hence: Inferior to in dignity, rank, knowledge, or excellence, or in any achievement. Source: opted
  4. 4. adv. At the back part; in the rear. Source: opted
  5. 5. adv. Toward the back part or rear; backward; as, to look behind. Source: opted
  6. 6. adv. Not yet brought forward, produced, or exhibited to view; out of sight; remaining. Source: opted
  7. 7. adv. Backward in time or order of succession; past. Source: opted
  8. 8. adv. After the departure of another; as, to stay behind. Source: opted
  9. 9. n. The backside; the rump. Source: opted
  10. 10. adj. having the lower score or lagging position in a contest Source: wordnet
  11. 11. n. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on Source: wordnet
  12. 12. adv. in or to or toward the rear Source: wordnet

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