foreground

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːr.ɡraʊnd/

Definition

The part of a view or image that is nearest to the observer.

Examples

• The artist painted a small cottage in the foreground to give the landscape a sense of scale.

• Keep the most important elements in the foreground so the viewer notices them immediately.

• She stood in the foreground of the group portrait while the others gathered behind her.

Synonyms of foreground

Words with a similar meaning to foreground:

• front
• vantage point
• immediate view
• proscenium

Antonyms of foreground

Words with the opposite meaning to foreground:

• background

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