foreground
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noun \ˈfȯr-ˌgrau̇nd\Definition of FOREGROUND
1
: the part of a scene or representation that is nearest to and in front of the spectator
2
: a position of prominence : forefront
3
: a level of computer processing at which the processor responds immediately to input to a designated high-priority task — compare background
See Examples of FOREGROUND
- We want the issue to be in the foreground.
First Known Use of FOREGROUND
1695
Rhymes with FOREGROUND
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2foreground
transitive verbDefinition of FOREGROUND
: to bring to the foreground; especially : to give prominence or emphasis to
Examples of FOREGROUND
- Public discussion has foregrounded the issue of health care.
- <repeatedly foregrounded his experience in international affairs in the course of his campaign for the presidency>
First Known Use of FOREGROUND
1892
Related to FOREGROUND
- Synonyms
- accent, accentuate, feature, emphasize, highlight, illuminate, play up, point (up), press, punctuate, stress
- Antonyms
- de-emphasize, play down
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