foreground
Foreground (noun) means the part of a picture or scene that is closest to the viewer. Example: “A red barn stands out in the foreground of the painting.”
How to use foreground
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe part of an image nearest to you, or to bring something to the center of attention.
Word forms
foregrounded past tense, foregrounds plural, foregrounds singular
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A red barn stands out in the _____ of the painting.
Etymology
From fore- + ground.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for foreground
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What does “foreground” mean?
The word “foreground” means the part of a picture or scene that is closest to the viewer. In plain terms, the part of an image nearest to you, or to bring something to the center of attention.
How do you pronounce “foreground”?
“Foreground” is pronounced FAW-grownd (/ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “foreground” in a sentence?
Here is “foreground” used in a sentence: “A red barn stands out in the foreground of the painting.”
What part of speech is “foreground”?
Depending on how it is used, “foreground” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “foreground” a common word?
“Foreground” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “foreground” have?
“Foreground” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the part of a picture or scene that is closest to the viewer.