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foreground
[ fawr-ground, fohr- ]
/ ˈfɔrˌgraʊnd, ˈfoʊr- /
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noun
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).
a prominent or important position; forefront.
verb (used with object)
to put in the foreground: The fact that the central character is Italian is not foregrounded.
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Words nearby foreground
foreglimpse, forego, foregoing, foregone, foregone conclusion, foreground, foregut, forehand, forehanded, forehead, forehearth
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British Dictionary definitions for foreground
foreground
/ (ˈfɔːˌɡraʊnd) /
noun
the part of a scene situated towards the front or nearest to the viewer
the area of space in a perspective picture, depicted as nearest the viewer
a conspicuous or active position
verb
(tr) to emphasize (an issue, idea, or word)
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