Background
Pronunciation: /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
Background (noun)
- The part of a view or picture that is behind the main objects.
- A person's past experiences, education, and family life.
- 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