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    foreground
    /ˈfɔːɡraʊnd/

    noun

    • 1. the part of a view that is nearest to the observer, especially in a picture or photograph: "the intricate garden depicted in the foreground" Similar frontforeforefrontforepart

    verb

    • 1. make (something) the most prominent or important feature: "sexual relationships are foregrounded and idealized"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › foregroundFOREGROUND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FOREGROUND definition: 1. the people, objects, countryside, etc. in a picture or photograph that seem nearest to you and…. Learn more.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › foregroundForeground Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Foreground is a noun that means the part of a scene or representation that is nearest to and in front of the spectator, or a verb that means to bring to the foreground. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › foregroundFOREGROUND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Foreground can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means the part of a picture or photograph that is closest to the viewer, or the most important or noticeable part of something. As a verb, it means to emphasize or highlight something.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › foregroundFOREGROUND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Foreground definition: the ground or parts situated, or represented as situated, in the front; the portion of a scene or picture nearest to the viewer (opposed to background).. See examples of FOREGROUND used in a sentence.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › foregroundForeground - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The foreground is the opposite of the background, which is the part of a photograph, painting, or scene that's farthest away from you. Some photographers tend to focus sharply on the foreground while letting the rest of the picture go blurry.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › foregroundFOREGROUND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Foreground is the part of a picture or scene that appears nearest to you, or the most noticeable or important position. Learn how to use foreground as a noun or a verb, and see synonyms and examples from Collins English Dictionary.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionforeground noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

    Definition of foreground noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.