background

Definitions

The area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation.

A person's education, experience, and social circumstances.

The conditions or events that create the environment for a particular situation.

Examples

The mountains in the background made for a beautiful photograph.

She has a strong academic background in computer science.

Please keep the music playing in the background while we work.

Synonyms

setting context backdrop environment history experience surroundings

Antonyms

foreground focus center prominence highlight present main event