🌄background

noun
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Meaning

the circumstances, environment, or past history of a person or thing; the part behind the main subject in an image
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances

Example Sentences

She comes from a strong academic background.

She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.

Example Expressions

in the background

Synonyms

history, context, setting, backdrop, environment, experience
Entry 1
history, context, setting, backdrop, environment
Entry 2
setting, context, history, experience

Antonyms

foreground, spotlight, future, inexperience
Entry 1
foreground, spotlight
Entry 2
foreground, future, inexperience

Collocations

family background, cultural background, background noise, background information, educational background, background check
Entry 1
family background, cultural background, background noise, background information
Entry 2
educational background, family background, background check

More Example Sentences

What is your background? I mean, what did you study?

She doesn’t look down on people from different backgrounds.

Allow me to briefly explain the background of the topic at the outset.

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