Behind meaning : The rear, back-end Butt, the buttocks, bottom A one-point score. (1800s) The catcher. In the Eton College field game, any of a group of players consisting of two "shorts" (who try to kick the ball over the bully) and a "long" (who defends the goal). At the back part; in the rear. Toward the back part or rear; backward. Overdue, in arrears. Slow; of a watch or clock. Existing afterwards Backward in time or order of succession; past. Behind the scenes in a theatre; backstage. Not yet brought forward, produced, or exhibited to view; out of sight; remaining. At the back of; positioned with something else in front of. To the back of. After, time- or motion-wise. Responsible for In support of. Left a distance by, in progress or improvement; inferior to. As a result or consequence of