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

Example Sentences

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Some investors are worried that someone with a background in theme parks and cruise lines might struggle to lead the businesses media segment into the future.

From Barron's

It means that this visit is happening against a heap of background noise.

From BBC

They are polite background noise — the culinary equivalent of a cubicle in a Schaumburg office park.

From Salon

But while the formal announcement of the state visit might have been delayed, planning seems to have quietly continued in the background, with no signs of the visit being stopped.

From BBC

Developers say token usage adds up extremely quickly, especially when using AI agents to run multiple tasks in the background.

From The Wall Street Journal

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