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