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    Back·ground
    /ˈbakˌɡround/

    noun

    • 1. the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation, especially when perceived as a framework for it: "the house stands against a background of sheltering trees" Similar surrounding(s)backdropbackclothframeworkOpposite foregroundfront
    • 2. the circumstances or situation prevailing at a particular time or underlying a particular event: "the political and economic background" Similar circumstancescontextconditionssituation
  2. background: [noun] the scenery or ground behind something. the part of a painting representing what lies behind objects in the foreground. an image that displays on a computer screen underneath the various available icons and windows.

  3. BACKGROUND definition: 1. the things that can be seen behind the main things or people in a picture: 2. sounds that can…. Learn more.

  4. background: 1 n the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground “he posed her against a background of rolling hills” Synonyms: ground Type of: aspect , panorama , prospect , scene , view , vista the visual percept of a region n scenery hung at back of stage Synonyms: backcloth , backdrop Type of: scene , scenery the ...

  5. a. A position, area, or situation that is not immediately in one's attention or notice: You can hear traffic moving in the background during the interview.

  6. 8 meanings: 1. the part of a scene or view furthest from the viewer 2. a. an inconspicuous or unobtrusive position (esp in the.... Click for more definitions.

  7. [countable] the details of a person’s family, education, experience, etc. somebody's ethnic/genetic/cultural background; somebody's family/educational background; The job would suit someone with a business background. We come from very different backgrounds but we get on well.

  8. Background definition: the ground or parts, as of a scene, situated in the rear (opposed to foreground).. See examples of BACKGROUND used in a sentence.

  9. background meaning: 1. Sounds in the background are not the main sounds you can hear: 2. a person's education, family…. Learn more.

  10. of picture/photo; 3 [countable, usually singular] the part of a picture, photograph, or view behind the main objects, people, etc. a photograph with trees in the background compare foreground Thesaurus environment. setting; surroundings; background; These are all words for the type of place in which someone or something exists or is situated. environment the conditions in a place that affect ...

  11. Background definition: The ground or scenery located behind something.

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