Background

Meaning

the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances

the circumstances, environment, or past history of a person or thing; the part behind the main subject in an image

Example Sentences

She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.

She comes from a strong academic background.

Example Expressions

in the background

Synonyms

setting, context, history, experience, backdrop, environment

Entry 1

setting, context, history, experience

Entry 2

history, context, setting, backdrop, environment

Antonyms

foreground, future, inexperience, spotlight

Entry 1

foreground, future, inexperience

Entry 2

foreground, spotlight

Collocations

educational background, family background, background check, cultural background, background noise, background information

Entry 1

educational background, family background, background check

Entry 2

family background, cultural background, background noise, background information