background

1 of 2

noun

back·ground ˈbak-ˌ(g)rau̇nd How to pronounce background (audio)

often attributive

: the scenery or ground behind something

a picture of her son with mountains in the background

background scenery for the play

art : the part of a painting representing what lies behind objects in the foreground

dark shadows in the background of the painting

: an image that displays on a computer screen underneath the various available icons and windows

using a family photograph as her computer background

: an inconspicuous position

shy people who try to stay in the background

: the conditions that form the setting within which something is experienced

… set in a background of tropical luxuriance.

Tom Marvel

b(1)

: the circumstances or events antecedent to a phenomenon or development

the economic background of the American Civil War

took place against a background of increasing tension

(2)

: information essential to understanding of a problem or situation

background information

: the total of a person's experience, knowledge, and education

comparing the candidates' backgrounds

ran a background check to make sure she had no criminal record

: intrusive sound or radiation (see radiation sense 2b) that interferes with received or recorded electronic signals

a recording with a lot of background noise

physics : a more or less steady level of noise above which the effect (such as radioactivity) being measured by an apparatus (such as a Geiger counter) is detected

especially : a somewhat steady level of radiation in the natural environment (as from cosmic rays)

: a level of computer processing at which the processor uses time not required for a primary task to work on an additional task compare foreground entry 1

background

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verb

backgrounded; backgrounding; backgrounds

transitive verb

: to provide with background

… a richly backgrounded study of a silent movie star …

Hollis Alpert

: to give less attention or emphasis to (something) : to place (something) in the background

Graham peoples her novel with genuine, endearing characters and keeps the grisly murders tactfully backgrounded …

Publishers Weekly Reviews

Example Sentences

Noun Objects in the foreground are drawn larger than those in the background. a photograph of a house with mountains in the background red letters printed on a white background An ethnic conflict that was simmering away in the background finally erupted into civil war. Let me provide you with some background on this problem.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The second question may require several economics degrees and a crystal ball to resolve; but there are plenty of clues in Truss's background and career to date to make a stab at the first.

Rosa Prince, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 The app updates your location in the background at various intervals to minimize power use.

Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 Merkel’s background was as remarkable as her rise to the central corridors of power.

Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2022 How does your experience or background prepare you to be ‘the people’s lawyer’ in Massachusetts?

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 In the clip, Styles performs the hit against a glowing background shaped like a house, dressed in a white t-shirt with red hearts.

Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2022 Utah State wide receivers vs. Alabama cornerbacks -- Aggies coach Blake Anderson has an offensive background and has produced some of the nation’s most efficient passing offenses the past two seasons.

Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2022 But the premiere first opens with some crucial background.

Brendan Morrow, The Week, 2 Sep. 2022 More so than the allegations against the Rebecca actor, the series gives deeper background on the lineage of allegedly violent and troubled Hammer men.

Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2022

Verb

The 2007 consent decree with the state didn’t explicitly mention a specific environmental standard, though Hirsch says the mandate was in effect for a cleanup to background levels.

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 Jacobs also supported the landmark bipartisan legislation that passed last month making modest changes to background checks.

Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 The company also revamped its approach to background checks.

Sara Ashley O'brien, CNN, 14 July 2022 Senators are discussing a handful of policy proposals, including federal grants for states to establish and enforce red-flag laws, changes to background checks, and new spending on school safety and mental health services.

Lindsay Wise, WSJ, 6 June 2022 The results fit into three buckets: background about the original theory from the mid-1960s, a 2016 research paper reviewing the theory 50 years later and more recent articles and posts explaining the original theory.

Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 21 June 2022 On the Ranch's other website, there is no information on the horses or weight restrictions, just information on the services offered and background on the ranch itself.

Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 13 June 2022 Spooner-Gomez prepares in-house marketing with fliers about the student and their dish then shares background on the meals with faculty.

Peggy Hernandez, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 Would background checks beyond those that already exist help?

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 May 2022 See More

background

noun

as in backdrop

the physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed they got married on a mountain top with the sunset as background

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ground
stage
environment
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

foreground
center
focus
heart
focal point

as in setting

the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set the background of that movie is the World War II era

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of background are environment, milieu, mise-en-scène, and setting. While all these words mean "the place, time, and circumstances in which something occurs," background often refers to the circumstances or events that precede a phenomenon or development.

the shocking decision was part of the background of the riots

While the synonyms environment and background are close in meaning, environment applies to all the external factors that have a formative influence on one's physical, mental, or moral development.

the kind of environment that produces juvenile delinquents

The synonyms milieu and background are sometimes interchangeable, but milieu applies especially to the physical and social surroundings of a person or group of persons.

an intellectual milieu conducive to artistic experimentation

Although the words mise-en-scène and background have much in common, mise-en-scène strongly suggests the use of properties to achieve a particular atmosphere or theatrical effect.

a gothic thriller with a carefully crafted mise-en-scène

The meanings of setting and background largely overlap; however, setting suggests looking at real-life situations in literary or dramatic terms.

a militant reformer who was born into an unlikely social setting

单词	background
释义	background 1 of 2 noun back·ground ˈbak-ˌ(g)rau̇nd often attributive 1 a : the scenery or ground behind something a picture of her son with mountains in the background background scenery for the play b art : the part of a painting representing what lies behind objects in the foreground dark shadows in the background of the painting c : an image that displays on a computer screen underneath the various available icons and windows using a family photograph as her computer background 2 : an inconspicuous position shy people who try to stay in the background 3 a : the conditions that form the setting within which something is experienced … set in a background of tropical luxuriance. Tom Marvel b(1) : the circumstances or events antecedent to a phenomenon or development the economic background of the American Civil War took place against a background of increasing tension (2) : information essential to understanding of a problem or situation background information c : the total of a person's experience, knowledge, and education comparing the candidates' backgrounds ran a background check to make sure she had no criminal record 4 a : intrusive sound or radiation (see radiation sense 2b) that interferes with received or recorded electronic signals a recording with a lot of background noise b physics : a more or less steady level of noise above which the effect (such as radioactivity) being measured by an apparatus (such as a Geiger counter) is detected especially : a somewhat steady level of radiation in the natural environment (as from cosmic rays) 5 : a level of computer processing at which the processor uses time not required for a primary task to work on an additional task compare foreground entry 1 background 2 of 2 verb backgrounded; backgrounding; backgrounds transitive verb 1 : to provide with background … a richly backgrounded study of a silent movie star … Hollis Alpert 2 : to give less attention or emphasis to (something) : to place (something) in the background Graham peoples her novel with genuine, endearing characters and keeps the grisly murders tactfully backgrounded … Publishers Weekly Reviews Phrases on background : with the understanding that information offered for publication will not be attributed to a specific source an official speaking on background Synonyms Noun backdrop ground See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Objects in the foreground are drawn larger than those in the background. a photograph of a house with mountains in the background red letters printed on a white background An ethnic conflict that was simmering away in the background finally erupted into civil war. Let me provide you with some background on this problem. Recent Examples on the Web Noun The second question may require several economics degrees and a crystal ball to resolve; but there are plenty of clues in Truss's background and career to date to make a stab at the first. Rosa Prince, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 The app updates your location in the background at various intervals to minimize power use. Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 Merkel’s background was as remarkable as her rise to the central corridors of power. Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2022 How does your experience or background prepare you to be ‘the people’s lawyer’ in Massachusetts? Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 In the clip, Styles performs the hit against a glowing background shaped like a house, dressed in a white t-shirt with red hearts. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2022 Utah State wide receivers vs. Alabama cornerbacks -- Aggies coach Blake Anderson has an offensive background and has produced some of the nation’s most efficient passing offenses the past two seasons. Mike Rodak \| Mrodak@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2022 But the premiere first opens with some crucial background. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 2 Sep. 2022 More so than the allegations against the Rebecca actor, the series gives deeper background on the lineage of allegedly violent and troubled Hammer men. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Verb The 2007 consent decree with the state didn’t explicitly mention a specific environmental standard, though Hirsch says the mandate was in effect for a cleanup to background levels. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 Jacobs also supported the landmark bipartisan legislation that passed last month making modest changes to background checks. Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 The company also revamped its approach to background checks. Sara Ashley O'brien, CNN, 14 July 2022 Senators are discussing a handful of policy proposals, including federal grants for states to establish and enforce red-flag laws, changes to background checks, and new spending on school safety and mental health services. Lindsay Wise, WSJ, 6 June 2022 The results fit into three buckets: background about the original theory from the mid-1960s, a 2016 research paper reviewing the theory 50 years later and more recent articles and posts explaining the original theory. Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 21 June 2022 On the Ranch's other website, there is no information on the horses or weight restrictions, just information on the services offered and background on the ranch itself. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 13 June 2022 Spooner-Gomez prepares in-house marketing with fliers about the student and their dish then shares background on the meals with faculty. Peggy Hernandez, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 Would background checks beyond those that already exist help? The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 May 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Noun 1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing background background music background radiation background noise cosmic microwave background in the background cosmic background radiation into the background on background background music background radiation background noise cosmic microwave background in the background cosmic background radiation into the background on background See More Kids Definition background noun back·ground ˈbak-ˌgrau̇nd 1 : the scenery or ground that is behind a main figure or object a red spot on a white background 2 : a position that attracts little attention He tried to stay in the background. 3 : the total of a person's experience, knowledge, and education background noun 1 as in backdrop the physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed they got married on a mountain top with the sunset as background Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance backdrop scene scenery ground stage environment setting surroundings set milieu mise-en-scène entourage Antonyms & Near Antonyms foreground center focus heart focal point 2 as in setting the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set the background of that movie is the World War II era Synonyms & Similar Words setting backdrop scene set locale scenery tableau mise-en-scène Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of background are environment, milieu, mise-en-scène, and setting. While all these words mean "the place, time, and circumstances in which something occurs," background often refers to the circumstances or events that precede a phenomenon or development. the shocking decision was part of the background of the riots While the synonyms environment and background are close in meaning, environment applies to all the external factors that have a formative influence on one's physical, mental, or moral development. the kind of environment that produces juvenile delinquents The synonyms milieu and background are sometimes interchangeable, but milieu applies especially to the physical and social surroundings of a person or group of persons. an intellectual milieu conducive to artistic experimentation Although the words mise-en-scène and background have much in common, mise-en-scène strongly suggests the use of properties to achieve a particular atmosphere or theatrical effect. a gothic thriller with a carefully crafted mise-en-scène The meanings of setting and background largely overlap; however, setting suggests looking at real-life situations in literary or dramatic terms. a militant reformer who was born into an unlikely social setting
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