background — the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
Example Sentences
- My cat always photobombs my video calls from the background.
- Despite his humble background, he became a successful entrepreneur.
- The app runs quietly in the background, eating up my battery like a hungry monster.
background
NOUN[/ˈbækɡraʊnd/]
the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation
The model poses while mountains form the background scenery
The playground background reveals the underground!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 17th century by combining 'back' (rear) and 'ground' (earth, foundation). Originally used in painting to denote the rear portion of an image, the term gradually expanded to encompass various metaphorical meanings in other contexts.
Breakdown
back (rear, behind) + ground (earth, base, foundation) = the rear or supporting area behind the main subject.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat always photobombs my video calls from the background.”
“Despite his humble background, he became a successful entrepreneur.”
“The app runs quietly in the background, eating up my battery like a hungry monster.”
“Could you provide some background on why the meeting was cancelled?”
“I tried to look professional on Zoom, but my messy room background gave me away.”
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