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behindhand

/bɪˈhaɪndˌhænd/
adverb
  1. In a way that is late or not up to date.
    • She always arrives behindhand for meetings.
    • He paid his bills behindhand, causing late fees.
    • The team finished the project behindhand.
adjective
  1. Late or slow in doing something; not keeping up with a schedule or standard.
    • The company is behindhand in adopting new technology.
    • The student was behindhand with his homework assignments.
    • She felt behindhand in her preparations for the party.
Synonyms
lateslowoverdue
Antonyms
aheadearly
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