word
Background
BA-kgrownd
/ˈbæˌkɡraʊnd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
background
Dictionary meaning
Scenery hung at back of stage.
Examples
- They are a lawyer with a sports background.
- The embassy filled them in on the background of the incident.
Synonyms: backdrop
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