foreground — the part of a view that is nearest to the observer
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the part of a view that is nearest to the observer
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
Korean meaning: 전경, 전면
Korean pronunciation: **포어**그라운드
Example Sentences
- My selfie skills are terrible - I always accidentally put a trash can in the foreground instead of my face.
- The photographer asked us to move back so the beautiful flowers would be in the foreground.
- In video games, foreground objects often block your view when you're trying to shoot enemies.
foreground
NOUN//ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd//
the part of a view that is nearest to the observer
The photographer focuses on flowers in the foreground while the park blurs behind
In the playground's background, one child stands sharp in the foreground!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'fore'는 '앞'을 의미하고 'ground'는 '땅, 바닥'을 의미한다. 17세기에 회화 용어로 시작되어 '그림의 앞쪽 부분'을 가리켰다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My selfie skills are terrible - I always accidentally put a trash can in the foreground instead of my face.”
“The photographer asked us to move back so the beautiful flowers would be in the foreground.”
“In video games, foreground objects often block your view when you're trying to shoot enemies.”
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