| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
be behind [biː bɪˈhaɪnd] | to be late or delayed |
Other meanings
- to support someone or something
- to be responsible for something (especially secretly)
- to be situated at the back of something
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "be behind"
- We’re be behind schedule today.
- Don’t worry, I’m be behind you all the way.
- The police think he might be behind the robbery.
- The sun was be behind the clouds.
Features of Using "be behind"
“Be behind” can describe delay, support, or hidden responsibility. It is inseparable — you cannot say “be the schedule behind.” It can take a prepositional object (“be behind someone/something”) and is common in both literal (“at the back of”) and figurative (“support,” “cause”) contexts.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb be
be back
to have returned to a place
be away
to be absent or not at home
be in
to be at home or in a particular place
be against
to oppose or disagree with someone or something
be on
to take place
be over
to have finished
be for
to support or favor something
be out
to be absent or not at home
be into
to be interested in or enthusiastic about something or someone
be out of
to have no more of something
be about to
to be on the point of doing something (imminent future)
be down
to not be working or functioning
be up
to be awake; not sleeping
be after
to try to obtain or pursue someone or something
be off
to leave or depart
be with
to support or agree with someone
be along
to arrive soon
be through
to have finished something
be up to
to be doing something (often secretly or mischievously)
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