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1foreground
noun fore·ground \ˈfȯr-ˌgrau̇nd\
: the part of a scene or picture that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
: an important position
Full 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
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First Known Use of FOREGROUND
1695
Rhymes with FOREGROUND
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2foreground
verb
: to make (something) more important
Full Definition of FOREGROUND
transitive verb
: to bring to the foreground; especially : to give prominence or emphasis to
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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
FOREGROUND Defined for Kids
foreground
noun fore·ground \ˈfȯr-ˌgrau̇nd\
Definition of FOREGROUND for Kids
: the part of a picture or scene that seems to be nearest to and in front of the person looking at it
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