background

[ˈbækɡraʊnd]

background Definition

• 1. the part of a picture or scene that is farthest from the viewer
• 2. the circumstances or situation prevailing at a particular time or underlying a particular event
• 3. a person's education, experience, and social circumstances

Using background: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "background" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The mountains in the background of the painting are breathtaking.

• Example

  The company's financial background is strong.

• Example

  She has a background in finance and accounting.

• Example

  The candidate's background check revealed a criminal record.

background Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for background

• context
• environment
• history
• heritage
• surroundings

Antonyms for background

• foreground
• center stage

Idioms Using background

• in the background

  not the main focus of attention; happening quietly or secretly

  Example

  While the children played in the foreground, the adults talked in the background.

• on background

  information provided by a source that cannot be quoted directly

  Example

  The journalist received information on background from a government official.

• background music

  music played softly in the background of a public place or event

  Example

  The restaurant had pleasant background music playing during dinner.

Phrases with background

• background noise

  unwanted sound present in an environment

  Example

  The background noise in the restaurant made it difficult to hear our conversation.

• background check

  an investigation into a person's past employment, criminal history, and personal records

  Example

  The company conducted a thorough background check before hiring the new employee.

• background radiation

  ionizing radiation that is always present in the environment

  Example

  Background radiation comes from natural sources such as cosmic rays and radioactive elements in the earth's crust.

Origins of background

from back + ground, meaning 'the ground in the rear of a picture'

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Summary: background in Brief

The term 'background' [ˈbækɡraʊnd] refers to the part of a picture or scene that is farthest from the viewer, or the circumstances or situation underlying a particular event. It can also refer to a person's education, experience, and social circumstances. Phrases like 'background noise' and 'background check' are common, as well as idioms like 'in the background,' which means not the main focus of attention.