For curious minds ages 3–12

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Behind

/bɪˈhaɪnd/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Behind

preposition

Meaning: At the back of something.

Full meaning: At or to the back of something.

Phonics sounds: b-e-h-i-n-d — blend them together!

Example: “The moon hid behind the clouds.”

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Category: linking-words · Frequency rank: 25 (smaller = more common)