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What part of speech is behind in?

"Behind" in the phrase "behind in" is a preposition.

Here's why:

* Prepositions show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. In this case, "behind" shows the relationship between someone or something and a state of progress or completion.

* Prepositions often answer questions like "where?" or "when?" For example, "He is behind in his work" implies a location or state of being "behind."

Examples:

* "She is behind in her payments."

* "The team is behind in the game."

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