Dictionary entry

Behind (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Be‐hind″, adv. 1. At the back part; in the rear. “I shall not lag behind.” Milton.

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.