behind
/bɪˈhaɪnd/prep
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1
At or to the back or far side of.
2
Concealed by (something serving as a facade or disguise).
3
In the past, from the viewpoint of.
4
After in physical progress or distance.
5
After in developmental progress, score, grade, etc.; inferior to.
6
After in time.
7
Responsible for, being the creator or controller of.
8
Underlying, being the reason for or explanation of.
9
In support of.
10
Following, subsequent to; as a result or consequence of; because of.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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