bakgrund — meaning in English
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English meaning
- backdrop noun A large painted cloth or screen hung behind a stage set.
- background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
- scenery noun The natural landscape and views of a place, especially when attractive.
Senses
bakgrund is used for these senses in English:
- backdrop A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage.
- background A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
- background (computing) A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user.
- ground Background, context, framework, surroundings.
- scenery Stage backdrops, property and other items on a stage that give the impression of the location of the scene.
backdrop — full definition
- noun A large painted cloth or screen hung behind a stage set.
- noun The circumstances or setting against which events take place.
- verb To serve as a background for 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.