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background vs ground

ground vs background

background and ground both are nouns.

background and ground both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
background Yes No Yes No
ground Yes No Yes No
As nouns, background and ground are synonyms defined as:
  • background and ground: the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
background (noun) ground (noun)
scenery hung at back of stage the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
(computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation a rational motive for a belief or action
the state of the environment in which a situation exists the solid part of the earth's surface
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
a relation that provides the foundation for something
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
background (verb) ground (verb)
understate the importance or quality of use as a basis for; found on
instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
place or put on the ground
confine or restrict to the ground
connect to a ground
cover with a primer; apply a primer to
fix firmly and stably
(baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field.
throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
hit or reach the ground
bring to the ground
Difference between background and ground

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