foreground
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/ˈfɔrˌɡraʊnd/
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/ˈfɔːɡraʊnd/
front part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foreground' originates from the combination of 'fore' meaning 'before' and 'ground' meaning 'surface or area'.
Historical Evolution
'foreground' was formed in English by combining 'fore' and 'ground' to describe the part of a scene nearest to the viewer.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the part of a scene closest to the viewer, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the part of a view or image that is closest to the observer, especially in a picture or photograph.
The artist painted the flowers in the foreground with great detail.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41