background

/ˈbækɡraʊnd/ noun A2 Neutral

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Meaning

The background is what you see behind a person or thing in a picture.

💡 "Background" can refer to both visual context and audio setting.

Example Sentences

Can you tell me more about your background ?

I like the blue background on my phone screen .

She has a colorful background in art and music .

Word in Context

Sofia takes a photo of her brother in the garden . The sun is bright and the trees are in the background . Her brother smiles and he holds a small dog so they both look happy .

Common Phrases

in the background background music

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