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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

  1. noun A large painted cloth or screen hung behind a stage set.
  2. noun The circumstances or setting against which events take place.
  3. verb To serve as a background for something.

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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