Context

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑntɛkst/

Context (noun)

  1. the situation or information around something that helps you understand it better.
  2. the words before and after a word that help explain its meaning.
  3. the historical or cultural setting in which something happens.

Examples

  • The context helps us understand the meaning of the story.
  • You need to know the context to fully appreciate her comments.

Common collocations: in this context, out of context, provide context, understand context, set the context

Synonyms of Context

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Context

  • when discussing lack of surrounding information