run behind
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle behind
Meanings
Be later than scheduled
Why “behind”? One person or thing follows behind another on the same path.
“Trains are running behind today.”
“The doctor is running behind this morning.”
Don't confuse with
Run behind means be later than scheduled. Run by means move past on foot at speed.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
run by
A contrast learners often mix up
Move past on foot at speed; Present an idea to someone and ask for their opinion
be behind
Same behind pattern: late
Be late with work or a schedule; Be the hidden cause or organiser of something; Support a person, plan, or cause
drop behind
Same behind pattern: late
Lose your position relative to a group moving ahead
fall behind
Same behind pattern: late
Fail to keep pace or make progress as quickly as others; Of a payment, become late or owed
get behind
Same behind pattern: late
Become late with work, payments, or schedule; Support a person, idea, or cause
lag behind
Same behind pattern: late
Move or progress more slowly than others
leave behind
Same behind pattern: late
Forget or fail to take something with you when you go; Surpass someone in development or achievement; Depart from someone, ending a relationship or association
set behind
Same behind pattern: late
Cause something or someone to be slower than expected
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