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Word: Background
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbakɡraʊnd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the part of a picture, scene, or design that forms a setting for the main figures or objects, or appears furthest from the viewer
Short Definition:setting of picture, scene, or design
Examples:- the house stands against a background of sheltering trees
- the word is written in white on a red background
Definition:
the circumstances or situation prevailing at a particular time or underlying a particular event
Short Definition:prevailing circumstances
Examples:- the political and economic background
- background information
Word: Background
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbakɡraʊnd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
form a background to
Short Definition:form background to
Examples:- windswept land backgrounded by the Rockies
Definition:
provide with background
Short Definition:provide with background
Examples:- the embassy backgrounded American reporters
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