behindhand
behindhand · more behindhand · most behindhand
Belatedly, tardilyBelatedly, tardily.
Meaning
2 senses(archaic)Belatedly, tardily.
(archaic)In debt, or in arrears.
in debt
Origin
From behind + hand.From behind + hand.
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Forms
more behindhand, most behindhand| Comparative | more behindhand Lesson |
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| Superlative | most behindhand |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
See also
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