CEFR A2

background

noun

Meaning

The part of a scene, picture, or landscape that is furthest from the viewer.

Examples

The artist painted a serene landscape with rolling hills in the background.
The stage had a simple curtain as a background for the play.

Synonyms: setting, context, origin, history

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background (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Definition

The part of a scene, picture, or landscape that is furthest from the viewer.

Examples

The artist painted a serene landscape with rolling hills in the background.
The stage had a simple curtain as a background for the play.
In the photograph, the child was in sharp focus, with a blurred background of a park.

How to Use background

background in (prepositional phrase): Having experience or knowledge in a specific area. — "He has a background in software development."
background noise (collocation): Unwanted sounds that interfere with clear hearing. — "Please speak up; there's too much background noise."
on the background (prepositional phrase): In the part of a picture or scene furthest from the viewer. — "The mountains were visible on the background."

Synonyms of background

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