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behindhand

UK
/bɪˈhaɪnd.hænd/
US
/bɪˈhaɪnd.hænd/

Translations

behindhandadjective
more behindhand
Comp.
most behindhand
Super.
UK
/bɪˈhaɪnd.hænd/
US
/bɪˈhaɪnd.hænd/
en retard
She was behindhand in submitting her assignment.
Elle était en retard pour rendre son devoir.
en retard de paiementS’emploie surtout pour des paiements ou des dettes.
The company was behindhand with its rent payments.
L’entreprise était en retard de paiement pour son loyer.
Synonyms
behind schedule
delayed
overdue
tardy
late
Antonyms
punctual
on time
early
behindhandadverb
UK
/bɪˈhaɪndhænd/
US
/bɪˈhaɪndˌhænd/
en retard
She submitted her assignment behindhand.
Elle a rendu son devoir en retard.
Synonyms
late
overdue
delayed
tardy
belated

Definitions

behindhandadjective
Delayed or late in doing something.
She was behindhand in submitting her assignment, which was due last week.
In arrears or overdue, especially in payment.
The company was behindhand with its rent payments, causing concern among the landlords.
behindhandadverb
In a delayed or late manner.
She submitted her assignment behindhand, missing the deadline by two days.
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