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Foreground
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Meanings of Foreground
Verb
- To bring something to the front, like making a picture stand out.
Noun
- The part of a picture that is closest to you, like the flowers in front of a landscape.
- The main thing you see in a picture, usually at the bottom, like a person in front of a mountain.
- The program or app that you are using right now on a computer or tablet.
Explanation of the word: Foreground
The foreground is the area in a picture or a scene that is nearest to the viewer. If you think about a painting, the things that are right in front of you are in the foreground.
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Translations for the word: Foreground
hindi
फोरग्राउंड
forground
सामने का हिस्सा
saamne ka hissa
आगे का भाग
aage ka bhaag
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Foreground
What does 'foreground' mean?
The foreground is the part of a picture or scene that is closest to the viewer. It is what you see first when you look at a picture.
How do you pronounce 'foreground'?
You pronounce 'foreground' like this: 'for-ground'. The first part sounds like 'for' and the second part sounds like 'ground'.
What is the origin of the word 'foreground'?
The word 'foreground' comes from the combination of 'fore', which means 'in front of', and 'ground', which means 'the surface of the earth or a scene'. It has been used since the 18th century.
What is the meaning of 'foreground' in Hindi?
The word 'foreground' in Hindi is 'अग्रभूमि' (Agrabhūmi).