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backgrounds

Pronunciation: [ˈbækgraʊndz]

Word

Learn how to use backgrounds in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “identity”

(noun) the information about a person's past, like where they come from or the things they have done before. This can include their family, education, and experiences that shape who they are.

Example

Her backgrounds in science and art help her come up with great ideas.

Example

He doesn't talk much about his backgrounds, so we don't know much about him.

Example

What are the different backgrounds of the students in your class?

Context: “visual arts”

(noun) the part of a picture or a scene that is behind the main subject. It's what you see in the back, like the trees behind a person in a photo.

Example

The backgrounds in the painting were colorful and lively.

Example

The background was so blurred that you couldn't see where the photo was taken.

Example

What did you think about the backgrounds in the movie?

How to pronounce backgrounds

Pronunciation: [ˈbækgraʊndz]

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