Word BACKGROUND: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

background

🇺🇸 [ˈbækɡraʊnd]

Meanings

The part of a scene or image that is farthest from the observer, or the context in which something happens. It can also refer to a person’s past, particularly their education, experiences, or the environment they come from.

Examples

• The mountains are visible in the background of the photo.
• Her background in science made her an ideal candidate for the job.
• The background noise in the café was quite distracting.

Synonyms

context • setting • history

Antonyms

foreground • center