foreground

¹fore·ground

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

Examples of FOREGROUND

1. We want the issue to be in the foreground.

First Known Use of FOREGROUND

1695

Rhymes with FOREGROUND

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