Definition of Foreground in English :

Define Foreground in English

Foreground meaning in English

Meaning of Foreground in English

Pronunciation of Foreground in English

Foreground pronunciation in English

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Foreground

see synonyms of foreground

Noun

1. foreground

the part of a scene that is near the viewer

2. foreground

(computer science) a window for an active application

Verb

3. foreground, highlight, play up, spotlight

move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent

Example Sentences:
'The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Foreground

see synonyms of foreground
noun
1. 
the part of a scene situated towards the front or nearest to the viewer
2. 
the area of space in a perspective picture, depicted as nearest the viewer
3. 
a conspicuous or active position
verb
4. (transitive)
to emphasize (an issue, idea, or word)

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Foreground

see synonyms of foreground
noun
1. 
the part of a scene, landscape, etc. nearest, or represented in perspective as nearest, to the viewer
2. 
the most noticeable or conspicuous position
verb transitive US
3. 
to bring to or place in the foreground; emphasize; highlight

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Foreground

see synonyms of foreground
n.
1. The part of a scene or picture that is nearest to and in front of the viewer.
2. See forefront.
tr.v. fore·ground·ed, fore·ground·ing, fore·grounds
To place in the foreground; call attention to: "He is currently at work on a trilogy of pieces ... which foreground the Algerian War" (Eleanor Heartney).

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