HIND Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

hind

adjective

Definition of hind

as in rear

being at or in the part of something opposite the front part the frog's long hind legs the hawk's reddish hind feathers

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Fiat is also dreaming of a rear spoiler that could provide aero in its usual configuration, and rotate to hold the front wheels of two bicycles in place when the Multiplay is in pickup mode.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
The rear exterior door of restaurant located near ware washing area has a gap between bottom of the door and the floor.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

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For rock climbers, there’s Shawangunk Ridge; for hikers there’s Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park; and for the trail runner there’s the 22-mile Wallkill Valley Rail Trail just beyond the hotel’s back door.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
The back frizz is more confined, enclosed in the semi-neat bun.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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