hind

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈhīnd

plural hinds also hind

chiefly British : the female of the red deer compare hart

: any of various spotted groupers (especially genus Epinephelus)

hind

2 of 3

noun (2)

: a British farm assistant

archaic : rustic

hind

3 of 3

adjective

: of or forming the part that follows or is behind : rear

the dog's hind legs

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German hinta hind, Greek kemas young deer

Noun (2)

Middle English hine servant, farmhand, from Old English hīna, genitive of hīwan, plural, members of a household; akin to Old High German hīwo spouse, Latin civis fellow citizen

Adjective

Middle English, probably back-formation from Old English hinder, adverb, behind; akin to Old High German hintar, preposition, behind

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	hinders
释义	hind 1 of 3 noun (1) ˈhīnd plural hinds also hind 1 chiefly British : the female of the red deer compare hart 2 : any of various spotted groupers (especially genus Epinephelus) hind 2 of 3 noun (2) 1 : a British farm assistant 2 archaic : rustic hind 3 of 3 adjective : of or forming the part that follows or is behind : rear the dog's hind legs Synonyms Adjective aft after back hinder hindmost posterior rear rearward See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective the frog's long hind legs the hawk's reddish hind feathers Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German hinta hind, Greek kemas young deer Noun (2) Middle English hine servant, farmhand, from Old English hīna, genitive of hīwan, plural, members of a household; akin to Old High German hīwo spouse, Latin civis fellow citizen Adjective Middle English, probably back-formation from Old English hinder, adverb, behind; akin to Old High German hintar, preposition, behind First Known Use Noun (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing hind rock hind talk the hind leg(s) off a donkey hind wing rock hind talk the hind leg(s) off a donkey hind wing Kids Definition hind adjective ˈhīnd : being at the end or back : rear hind legs hinders verb present tense third-person singular of hinder as in impedes to create difficulty for the work or activity of was not hindered by a lack of money because she could use what food she had on hand Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance impedes hampers obstructs embarrasses inhibits handicaps stymies delays blocks restrains encumbers disrupts hobbles constrains cramps thwarts fetters clogs shackles trammels frustrates short-circuits ties up handcuffs stifles holds back manacles hog-ties ties interferes (with) binds gives a hard time curbs cramps one's style retards reins balks retains roadblocks checks chains sabotages tethers strangles brakes baffles derails barricades halters holds up smothers arrests suffocates blockades chokes leashes foils confines represses mires stumps suppresses muzzles bogs (down) hedges (in) hems (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms facilitates helps aids assists opens frees liberates clears encourages promotes loosens unties releases smooths furthers smoothes unplugs unclogs unstops makes way See More
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hind

noun (1)

noun (2)

adjective

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Phrases Containing hind

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adjective

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