noun
foreground
FAW-grownd
noun
1
The part of a picture or scene that is closest to the viewer.
"A red barn stands out in the foreground of the painting."
verb
1
To give special prominence or emphasis to something.
"The documentary foregrounds the experiences of ordinary workers."
How to Use Foreground
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe part of an image nearest to you, or to bring something to the center of attention.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
in the foreground
foreground of the image
Word Forms
foregrounded past tense, foregrounds plural, foregrounds singular
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Etymology
From fore- + ground.