Meaning of Background

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Background

1. 1
   n.

   Ground in the rear or behind, or in the distance, as opposed to the foreground, or the ground in front.

2. 2
   n.

   The space which is behind and subordinate to a portrait or group of figures.

3. 3
   n.

   Anything behind, serving as a foil; as, the statue had a background of red hangings.

4. 4
   n.

   A place in obscurity or retirement, or out of sight.

5. 5
   n.

   Ground in the rear or behind, or in the distance, as opposed to the foreground, or the ground in front.

6. 6
   n.

   The space which is behind and subordinate to a portrait or group of figures.

7. 7
   n.

   Anything behind, serving as a foil; as, the statue had a background of red hangings.

8. 8
   n.

   A place in obscurity or retirement, or out of sight.