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Foreground
01
the part of a scene, photograph, etc. that is closest to the observer
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
foregrounds
What is "foreground"?
Foreground is the part of a scene, painting, or image that appears closest to the viewer. It often includes the main subjects or objects that are meant to be the focus of the visual work. By drawing attention to these important details, the foreground helps create depth and perspective in art and photography, contrasting with the background, which is further away.
Examples
He placed an old truck tire in the foreground to add visual interest and texture against the snow-covered field behind it.
02
the window or area of a screen in which an active application is displayed and ready for user interaction
Examples
He switched the browser to the foreground to check his email.
to foreground
01
to move something into a more visible or prominent position
Grammatical Information
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
foreground
3rd person singular
foregrounds
Past simple
foregrounded
Past participle
foregrounded
Examples
The photographer foregrounded the flowers to make them stand out in the picture.
02
to give prominence or importance to something
Transitive: to foreground sth
Examples
The director chose to foreground the protagonist's inner conflict to add depth to the storyline.
Lexical Tree
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