noun

foreground

foreground, prominent position

The tree in the foreground is very detailed.

The tree in the foreground is very detailed.

This issue is now in the foreground of public debate.

This issue is now in the foreground of public debate.

((in the foreground)) the part of a view that is nearest to the observer The artist painted the flowers in the foreground.

Synonyms: forefront; Antonyms: background, backdrop

From 'fore-' (front) and 'ground'. Literally the 'ground' that is in 'front'.

Picture a photo: the part 'fore' (in front of) the 'ground' is the foreground.

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