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Difference between Behind the times and Behind time

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behind the times—

1. (of things) old-fashioned or out of date:

  • The science books of twenty years ago are behind the times now.

2. (of people) using things not in style; following old ways:

  • Mary thinks her parents are behind the times because they still do the foxtrot.

behind time—

1. (of a clock) slow; behind the correct time:

  • This option lets you set your computer clock several minutes ahead or behind time.

2. behind schedule; after the usual or proper time:

  • The train was a good deal behind time, and therefore the stop was curtailed as much as possible.