baggrund — meaning in English
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English meaning
- background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- FOIL noun A very thin, flexible sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping food.
Senses
baggrund is used for these senses in English:
- foil (figuratively) Anything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something.
background — full definition
- noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- noun A person's history, education, or experience.
- adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
- verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.
FOIL — full definition
- noun A very thin, flexible sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping food.
- verb To prevent a plan, attempt, or plot from succeeding.
- noun A person or thing that highlights another's qualities by contrast, especially in a story.
- noun A thin fencing sword with a blunted tip, used in the sport of fencing.