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单词 behindhand
释义

behindhand

adjective

be·​hind·​hand bi-ˈhīnd-ˌhand How to pronounce behindhand (audio)
bē-
1
: being in arrears
2
a
: being in an inferior position
b
: being behind schedule

Synonyms

  • behind
  • belated
  • delinquent
  • late
  • latish
  • overdue
  • tardy
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Example Sentences

the response was behindhand, just like everything else the company did

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

behindhand

adjective

as in behind
not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time the response was behindhand, just like everything else the company did

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • behind
  • delayed
  • tardy
  • late
  • latish
  • delinquent
  • belated
  • overdue
  • slow
  • postponed
  • dilatory
  • dallying
  • lagging
  • laggard
  • dawdling
  • detained
  • pokey
  • dragging
  • unhurried
  • sluggish
  • dillydallying
  • poky

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • premature
  • early
  • untimely
  • precocious
  • opportune
  • inopportune
  • unseasonable
  • timely
  • seasonable
  • prompt
  • punctual
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