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/
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 little girl stands in the foreground while mountains rise softly behind her.
In the playground's background, one child stands sharp in the foreground!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Foreground emerged in the 17th century as a painting term, combining Old English 'fore' (front, before) and 'ground' (earth, base). It originally referred to the part of a painting or landscape that appears closest to the viewer.
Breakdown
fore- (front, before) + ground (earth, base). The compound literally means 'the ground in front,' emphasizing spatial proximity to the observer.
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📝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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