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The tree is in the foreground of the photo.
What does Foreground mean?
The front part of a picture or scene.
Dictionary definition
The part of a picture or scene nearest the viewer; also to give something special attention.
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Foreground in a sentence
medium
The speaker tried to foreground the main issue.
hard
Foreground helps viewers focus on what appears closest or most important.
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What does foreground mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to foreground?
Front is close in meaning to foreground.
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Which word is an antonym of foreground?
Background contrasts with foreground.
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WordForeground.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningForeground means The front part of a picture or scene.
ExampleExample: The tree is in the foreground of the photo.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- for · grownd
- Strongest beat
- for
- Ending
- grownd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on for.
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Synonyms
Words like Foreground
Antonyms
Opposite words
backgroundThe part behind the main subject.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foreground, depending on context.
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Word family
Foreground word family
Base word
foreground
noun
foregrounds
More than one foreground.
verb
foregrounded
Past form of foreground.
verb
foregrounding
Action form of foreground.
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