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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Whatever the case, the spaciousness continues next to the rear lounge/office area, where the dry bathroom houses a shower with discrete tub floor and sliding door, a toilet and a vanity sink.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
But historically, they’ve been stuck relying on rear-view analytics to prove it.

— Arnab Mishra, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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