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Background

//ˈbæk(ɡ)ɹaʊnd//

Synonyms for "background" (173 found)

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Informal (29)

Name, noun, verb, slang(7 words)

line twist place ring pit walk scheme

Adj, noun, verb, slang(4 words)

color switch pattern slant

Adj, adv, name, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Noun, verb, slang(7 words)

touch style floor plot angle history hippodrome

Adj, name, noun, verb, slang(3 words)

base mat breeding

Adv, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Name, noun, pron, verb, slang(1 words)

Adj, intj, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Intj, name, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Adj, noun, slang(1 words)

Intj, noun, slang(1 words)

Noun, slang(1 words)

General use (144)

Noun, verb(29 words)

form figure practice design detail argument structure distance bowl sphere platform culture theme gimmick canvas experience circus site tempering seasoning

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fable gym training campus backdrop offing subplot lists credentials

Adj, noun, verb(5 words)

ground subject setting context unseen

Noun(67 words)

ground device movement scope development setting contrivance continuity theater complication catastrophe recognition characterization architecture obscurity forum precinct terrain milieu wallpaper

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Name, noun, verb(6 words)

range field mount plan stage foil

Adj, adv, noun, verb(1 words)

Intj, noun, verb(1 words)

Name, noun(5 words)

hall arena atmosphere coliseum colosseum

Adj, adv, noun, prep, verb(1 words)

Adj, noun(2 words)

Adj, prep_phrase(1 words)

behind the scenes

Adj, adv, noun(1 words)

Adjective(3 words)

unnoticed unobtrusive inconspicuous

Verb(2 words)

play down downplay

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