adj
Uncommon
hind
hynd
Hind (adj) means Located at or toward the back, especially of an animal's body. Example: “The dog scratched behind its hind leg.”
adj
1
Located at or toward the back, especially of an animal's body.
"The dog scratched behind its hind leg."
"The horse reared up on its hind legs."
noun
1
A female deer, especially an adult red deer.
"A hind and her calf grazed at the edge of the woods."
How to use hind
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes the back end of an animal (hind legs, hind quarters), or refers to a female deer.
Common pairings
hind legs
hind quarters
hind feet
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Word forms
- Plural
- hinds
- Comparative
- hinder
- Superlative
- hindmost
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Etymology
From Old English hindan ("at the rear"), from Proto-Germanic *hinder.
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What does “hind” mean?
The word “hind” means located at or toward the back, especially of an animal's body. In plain terms, describes the back end of an animal (hind legs, hind quarters), or refers to a female deer.
How do you pronounce “hind”?
“Hind” is pronounced hynd (/haɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “hind” in a sentence?
Here is “hind” used in a sentence: “The dog scratched behind its hind leg.”
What part of speech is “hind”?
Depending on how it is used, “hind” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “hind” come from?
The word “hind” comes from Old English. From Old English hindan ("at the rear"), from Proto-Germanic *hinder.
Is “hind” a common word?
“Hind” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hind” have?
“Hind” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: located at or toward the back, especially of an animal's body.
