At the back of another; as, to ride behind a horseman.

On the back part, at any distance; in the rear; as, to walk behind another.

Remaining; left after the departure of another, whether by removing to a distance, or by death; as, a man leaves his servant behind him, or his estate at his decease.

Left at a distance, in progress or improvement; as, one student is behind another in mathematics.

Inferior to another in dignity and excellence. For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles. Corinthians 11:5.

On the side opposite to that which fronts a person; on the other side; as behind a bed; behind a hill; behind a house, tree, or rock. Behind the back, in scripture, signifies, out of notice, or regard; overlooked; disregarded. They cast thy laws behind their backs. Nehemiah 9:26; Isaiah 38:17.

Out of sight; not produced, or exhibited to view; remaining; as, we know no what evidence is behind.

Backwards; on the back-part; as, to look behind.

Past in the progress of time.

Future, or remaining to be endured. And fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh. Colossians 1:24.

Remaining after a payment; unpaid; as, there is a large sum behind.

Remaining after the departure of; as, he departed and left us behind.