BACKGROUND Antonyms
Definition of BACKGROUND
Best Opposite Words For BACKGROUND
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foreground | nounn | |||||||
noun • the part of a scene that is near the viewer • (computer science) a window for an active application verb • move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent | ||||||||
focus | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the concentration of attention or energy on something • maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system • maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea • a central point or locus of an infection in an organism • special emphasis attached to something • a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges • a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section verb • direct one's attention on something • cause to converge on or toward a central point • bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions • become focussed or come into focus • put (an image) into focus | ||||||||
forefront | nounn | |||||||
noun • the part in the front or nearest the viewer • the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field | ||||||||
prominence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent • relative importance or fame • something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings | ||||||||
spotlight | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a focus of public attention • a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer verb • move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent • illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater | ||||||||
conspicuous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • obvious to the eye or mind adjective satellite • without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious | ||||||||
primary | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary noun • a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen • one of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing • (astronomy) a celestial body (especially a star) relative to other objects in orbit around it • coil forming the part of an electrical circuit such that changing current in it induces a current in a neighboring circuit adjective satellite • not derived from or reducible to something else; basic • most important element • of or being the essential or basic part | ||||||||
prominent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a quality that thrusts itself into attention • conspicuous in position or importance |