“After” vs. “Behind”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 12, 2023
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The difference between “after” and “behind”
- "After" usually refers to time, while "behind" primarily refers to physical position or location.
- "After" is often used to describe sequence or order, while "behind" is used to describe physical proximity.
- "After" can be used to describe pursuit or response, while "behind" cannot.
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What is the definition of “after” and “behind”?
After
- Refers to a time later than a particular event or point in time.
- Often used to describe the sequence in which events occurred.
- Can also mean in pursuit of or in response to something.
Behind
- Refers to a position or location that is at the back of someone or something else.
- Often used to describe the physical location of an object in relation to another object.
- Can also mean not being up to pace or not performing well, as in "behind in my studies."
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“After” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
After
11,810,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- After I finished my homework, I watched TV.
- After the party, we cleaned up the mess.
- He went after his dog who was chasing a squirrel.
Behind
3,620,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- The car behind us was honking loudly.
- My little sister was behind me when we went to the store.
- The jogger behind me was keeping a steady pace.
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