Behind and Opportune

Behind

Behind adjective - Not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time.
Usage example: the required work was behind, so now we're running late

Opportune is an antonym for behind.

Opportune

Opportune adjective - Especially suitable for a certain time.
Usage example: an opportune rain shower gave them an excuse to leave the outdoor concert early

Behind is an antonym for opportune.

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Space Engineers Hyperspeed Ambush: Possible, if you have the co-ordinates of your intended target and get lucky enough to jump in from behind or at a similarly opportune angle.
  • Fiona is a Tank who shelters behind her shield until the opportune moment, then makes a devastating counterstrike.
  • Creator / Fred Astaire The Cast Showoff: Fortunately, musicals allow opportune moments for people to get behind the piano (from Roberta).
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Opportune and Behind. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/behind/opportune
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Opportune or Behind. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/behind/opportune.
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