Background

Pronunciation: /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/

Background (noun)

  1. The part of a view or picture that is behind the main objects.
  2. A person's past experiences, education, and family life.
  3. Information needed to understand a situation or event.

Examples

  • We need to understand the background of this issue.
  • The background of the project is important for its success.

Common collocations: background information, background noise, background check, background music, background color

Synonyms of Background

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