Synonyms for Behind
Definition of behind
- adverb
- in or to or toward the rear; "he followed behind"; "seen from behind, the house is more imposing than it is from the front"; "the final runners were far behind"
- remaining in a place or condition that has been left or departed from; "when he died he left much unfinished work behind"; "left a large family behind"; "the children left their books behind"; "he took off with a squeal of tires and left the other cars far behind"
- of timepieces; "the clock is almost an hour slow"; "my watch is running behind"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "behind"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like arse, ass, backside can replace "behind" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "behind" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Behind" in song lyrics
See how behind is used in real songs:
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"And the man throws you out on your behind"
2 Live Crew — Revelation -
"Cause you're playin life from the CD of behind"
3rd Bass — Problem Child -
"And he's guaranteed to stay right behind"
4 Deep — Rollin' 4 Deep