background
nounUK /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/
US /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/
The background is the part of a picture that is behind the main thing.
The mountains in the background made the photo look beautiful.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The things a person has done or learned before now.
She has a background in science.
3. The sounds or events happening around you.
Soft music played in the background.
4. Information that helps you understand something.
The teacher gave us background about the story.