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tail vs behind

behind vs tail

tail and behind both are nouns.

tail is not an adjective while behind is an adjective.

tail is a verb but behind is not a verb.

tail is not an adverb while behind is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tail Yes No Yes No
behind Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, tail and behind are synonyms defined as:
  • tail and behind: the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
tail (noun) behind (noun)
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
the rear part of a ship
the rear part of an aircraft
(usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
any projection that resembles the tail of an animal
the time of the last part of something
tail (adjective) behind (adjective)
having the lower score or lagging position in a contest
tail (verb) behind (verb)
remove or shorten the tail of an animal
remove the stalk of fruits or berries
go after with the intent to catch
tail (adverb) behind (adverb)
in or to or toward the rear
remaining in a place or condition that has been left or departed from
in debt
in or into an inferior position
showing a time that is earlier than the actual time
Difference between tail and behind

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