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Foreground
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Simple meaning
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.
Example sentences
Foreground in a sentence
easy
The tree is in the foreground of the photo.
medium
The speaker tried to foreground the main issue.
hard
Foreground helps viewers focus on what appears closest or most important.
Synonyms
Words like Foreground
frontThe part nearest the viewer or front side.
pictureRelated word that supports the meaning of foreground.
Antonyms
Opposite words
backgroundThe part behind the main subject.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foreground, depending on context.
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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Quick practice
Try Foreground
Practice 1
What does foreground mean?
Foreground means the front part of a picture or scene.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to foreground?
Front is close in meaning to foreground in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of foreground?
Background contrasts with foreground.
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