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фон — meaning in English

fon

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English meaning

  • against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
  • background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
  • ground noun The solid surface of the earth.

Senses

фон is used for these senses in English:

  • against In front of; before (a background).
  • 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).
  • background (computing) A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user.
  • ground Background, context, framework, surroundings.

against — full definition

  1. prep In opposition to; contrary to.
  2. prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
  3. prep In competition with; versus.
  4. prep As protection from, or in preparation for.

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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