prep.
&
adv.
- at or to the far side of.
▸hidden by.
- further back than other members of a moving group.
- in support of or giving guidance to.
▸guiding, controlling, or responsible for (an event or plan).
- after the departure or death of.
- less advanced than in achievement or development.
- having a lower score than (another competitor).
- late in accomplishing a task.
▸in arrears.
n.
- informal a person's bottom.
- Australian Rules a kick that sends the ball over a behind line, or a touch that sends it between the inner posts, scoring one point.
Phrase
- behind the curve
see ahead of the curve at ahead.
Etymology
OE behindan, bihindan, from bi ‘by’ + hindan ‘from behind’.