background
/ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
back · ground
ˈbæk · ˌɡraʊnd
English Definition
n. the part of a scene or picture that is farthest from the viewer
Significado en Español
fondo
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “background”:
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A
foreground
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B
forefront
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C
backdrop
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D
center
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C — backdrop.
“background” means n. the part of a scene or picture that is farthest from the viewer
Common questions about “background”
What does “background” mean?
background — n. the part of a scene or picture that is farthest from the viewer. In Chinese: 背景.
How do you pronounce “background”?
background is pronounced /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: back · ground.
Is “background” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. background appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
