background

[bak-ground] / ˈbækˌgraʊnd /

NOUN

experience or circumstances

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backdrop culture education environment history practice qualification tradition training upbringing

STRONG

accomplishments acquirement actions atmosphere attainment aura breeding capacity credentials cultivation deeds framework grounding preparation rearing seasoning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance

WEAK

foreground

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Amid all the drama unfolding in the background, Palace have suffered on the pitch.

From BBC

Behind her are huge windows, with city lights sparkling in the background.

From Literature

"Our design integrates advanced beam, muonium production target, and detector technology to isolate the signal from formidable backgrounds," says the team.

From Science Daily

Rae was another matter – her background as a dancer helping her pull off a tight and punchy performance of Fame Is A Gun, filmed backstage as a trolley laden with Grammy trophies was driving past.

From BBC

O'Connell said the party has done "everything they can" by "going through social media accounts and background checks".

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