background

[bak-ground] / ˈbækˌgraʊnd /

NOUN

experience or circumstances

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backdrop culture education environment history practice qualification tradition training upbringing

STRONG

accomplishments acquirement actions atmosphere attainment aura breeding capacity credentials cultivation deeds framework grounding preparation rearing seasoning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance

WEAK

foreground

Example Sentences

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But Thiel said that in interviews companies wanted to know why he didn’t share his full background, as it showed expertise.

From The Wall Street Journal

It does not appear that Neff has any background working on cases related to federal election law.

From Los Angeles Times

Justice Secretary David Lammy said magistrates served "a vital role" in the court system and "we need more people of every age and background to volunteer".

From BBC

In a video capturing the moment, Sheinbaum is heard saying "it's shaking" as an earthquake alert system rings in the background.

From BBC

Charles Edwards, who directed and designed this nominally traditional production, tried to solve that problem by keeping to the story’s original 17th-century period and magnifying its political background.

From The Wall Street Journal

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