backgrounds

The word “backgrounds” has 2 syllables: back-grounds

It's pronounced as /ˈbækɡraʊndz/


What is synonym and antonym for backgrounds?

In the thesaurus, “backgrounds” has 41 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for backgrounds along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for backgrounds

  • accomplishments
  • acquirement
  • actions
  • atmosphere
  • attainment
  • aura
  • backdrop
  • backdrops
  • breeding
  • capacity
  • credentials
  • cultivation
  • culture
  • deeds
  • education
  • entourages
  • environment
  • environments
  • framework
  • grounding
  • grounds
  • history
  • locales
  • milieus
  • milieux
  • practice
  • preparation
  • qualification
  • rearing
  • sceneries
  • scenes
  • seasoning
  • sets
  • settings
  • stages
  • surroundings
  • tableaus
  • tableaux
  • tradition
  • training
  • upbringing

Antonyms for backgrounds

  • centers
  • focal points
  • foci
  • focuses
  • foreground
  • foregrounds
  • hearts
  • ignorance

Meanings of backgrounds

  • noun
    1. One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
    2. A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
    3. Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
    4. A less important feature of scenery (as opposed to foreground).
    5. The image or color over which a computer's desktop items are shown (e.g. icons or application windows).
    6. A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user.
  • verb
    1. To put in a position that is not prominent.
    2. To gather and provide background information (on).

Example Sentences

  • The team members brought diverse professional backgrounds to the project.
  • The school promotes inclusivity by welcoming students from various cultural backgrounds.
  • Job applicants were selected based on their qualifications and educational backgrounds.
  • The photography exhibition featured portraits capturing people from different ethnic backgrounds.
  • Understanding the unique backgrounds of each team member fosters a collaborative work environment.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backgrounds, such as: accomplishments, acquirement, actions, atmosphere, attainment, aura, backdrop.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

backdrops

  • backgrounds
  • entourages
  • environments
  • grounds
  • milieus
  • milieux
  • sceneries
  • scenes
  • sets
  • settings
  • stages
  • surroundings

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