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Definition in the background in American English

in the background phrase

phrase
1

behind the main person or thing you are looking at

Example

a picture of palm trees with mountains in the background

Synonyms and related words
behind in front rear
2

a sound in the background can be heard in addition to the main thing you are listening to

Example

I could hear a TV in the background.

Synonyms and related words
above acoustic acoustics
3

in a place or situation in which people do not notice you

Example

Jo does the publicity work, while Ed stays pretty much in the background.

Synonyms and related words
secret private personal
Definition in the background in American English