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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

  1. noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  2. noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
  3. adj Located at or toward the rear.
  4. adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
  5. verb To support someone or something, often financially.

background — full definition

  1. noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
  2. noun A person's history, education, or experience.
  3. adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
  4. verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.

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