Definition of foreground
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the part of a scene or representation that is nearest to and in front of the spectator
Objects in the foreground seem larger than those in the background.
2
: a position of prominence : forefront
We want this issue to be in the foreground.
3
: a level of computer processing at which the processor responds immediately to input to a designated high-priority task — compare background
foreground
verb
foregrounded; foregrounding; foregrounds
Definition of foreground (Entry 2 of 2)
: to bring to the foreground
especially
: to give prominence or emphasis to
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The first known use of foreground was in 1695
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