adjectiveπShare(of a person) Late, tardy, overdue, behind (in accomplishing a task, etc.)."My sister is always behindhand with her homework; she often misses deadlines. "timebusinessjobachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a task or the object of a task) Not at the expected point of completion."Because of the unexpected snowstorm, the construction project is now a week behindhand. "timebusinessworkconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBehind (someone or something moving, a trend, etc.), lagging behind, not keeping up."Because he missed several classes due to illness, Mark is now behindhand in his math assignments. "timepositionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBehind in paying a debt; in arrears."Because he had lost his job, Mr. Evans became behindhand in paying his rent. "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot having enough of, lacking (in something)."Because he hadn't been paid in weeks, he was quite behindhand in his rent. "conditionsituationtimebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareInferior, less advanced (compared with someone in something)."His reading skills were behindhand compared to the rest of the class. "attitudesituationbusinesseconomytimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareBelatedly, tardily."He submitted his project behindhand, resulting in a lower grade. "timebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareIn debt, or in arrears."Because of unexpected medical bills, the family found themselves behindhand with their rent. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
