fond — meaning in English
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English meaning
- back noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
- background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- bottom noun The lowest part of something.
- crown noun An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
- floor noun The surface on which you walk inside a room or building.
- funds noun Money that is available to spend on something.
- ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
- kernel noun The soft, edible part inside a nut or seed, once the hard shell or husk is removed.
- nadir noun The lowest point of something, especially a low point in someone's fortunes or a situation.
- seat noun A piece of furniture or part of one designed for a person to sit on.
- substance noun A particular kind of physical matter with distinct properties.
Senses
fond is used for these senses in English:
- back The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
- back That which is farthest away from the front.
- background A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
- background A less important feature of scenery (as opposed to foreground).
- base note (perfumery) The heavily volatile and thus most-lasting parts of a perfume, often of ligneous, resinous or animalic nature.
- bottom The lowest part of anything.
- crown (religion) A round spot shaved clean on the top of the head, as a mark of the clerical state; the tonsure.
- crown The top section of a hat, above the brim.
back — full definition
- noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
- noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
- adj Located at or toward the rear.
- adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
- verb To support someone or something, often financially.
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.