foreground
Translation
foreground, prominent position
Examples
The tree in the foreground is very detailed.
The tree at the front is very detailed.
This issue has been brought to the foreground.
This issue has been made prominent.
Grammar Patterns
in the foreground in the part of a view that is nearest to the observer The tree in the foreground is very detailed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forefront; Antonyms: background, backdrop
Etymology
From 'fore-' (in front) and 'ground'. It literally means the part of the ground or a scene that is in front.
Memory Tips
In a picture, the 'fore' (front) part of the 'ground' is the foreground.