Definition of Background
Background
back·ground
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the scenery or ground behind something;
e.g. The artist put great detail into the background for the theatre show.
(noun)
a position that is out of the spotlight or main event;
e.g. Boys stood in the background at the dance.
(noun)
the circumstances or history of events prior to a development;
e.g. She told the story, providing the background needed to understand how she came to get the job.
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