noun Download 🔗Share One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past. Examples : "The lawyer had a background in computer science." history society person job family Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context. Examples : "The artist used soft blues and greens in the backgrounds of her paintings to create a calming atmosphere. " art media style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history. Examples : ""To understand the conflict between the siblings, you need to know the backgrounds of their earlier arguments." " history situation event info Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A less important feature of scenery (as opposed to foreground). Examples : "The photographer let us pick a background for the portrait." art appearance environment place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The image or color over which a computer's desktop items are shown (e.g. icons or application windows). Examples : "She often changes the backgrounds on her computer to match her mood. " computing technology internet electronics device appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user. Examples : "The antivirus program is running in the background." computing technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To put in a position that is not prominent. Examples : "The director backgrounds the supporting actors so the audience focuses on the main character. " position action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To gather and provide background information (on). Examples : "Before the meeting, the intern backgrounds all new clients so the team understands their needs. " communication media info Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading