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Old 30-Mar-2008, 23:30
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Default Re: after vs behind

behind is correct in your sentence.

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is it right that "after" refers to time while "behind" is related to space?
I'd say: not quite.

Examples for behind relating to time:

The bus was 20 minutes behind time. (the bus was late)

(also: He is completely behind the times (He is old-fashioned))

Example for after relating to location:

Our house is the next house after the library.

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