Background synonyms

Culture, backcloth, backstage, atmosphere, class, and credentials are all synonyms for background. Foreground and front are antonyms of background. And here are 50 another word for background.

Another word for background

1. backdrop

  • Backcloth
  • Backdrop
  • Framework
  • In the distance
  • Scene
  • Setting
  • Surround
  • Surrounding(s)
  • On the horizon

2. behind the scenes

  • Backstage
  • Behind the scenes
  • Inconspicuous
  • Out of the limelight
  • Out of the public eye
  • Out of the spotlight
  • Unobtrusive
  • Unnoticed

3. circumstances

  • Atmosphere
  • Circumstances
  • Conditions
  • Context
  • Environment
  • Factors
  • Framework
  • Influences
  • Milieu
  • Scenario
  • Scene
  • Situation
  • Lead-up

4. social circumstances

  • Class
  • Credentials
  • Culture
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Experience
  • Family circumstances
  • Grounding
  • History
  • Knowledge
  • Past
  • Qualifications
  • Rearing
  • Record
  • Social circumstances
  • Tradition
  • Training
  • Upbringing
  • Curriculum vitae

Background synonyms statistics

The noun "background" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 4 letters, 3 synonyms with 5 letters, 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 6 synonyms with 7 letters, 4 synonyms with 8 letters, 9 synonyms with 9 letters, 5 synonyms with 10 letters, 4 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, 3 synonyms with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 14 letters, 1 synonym with 15 letters, 3 synonyms with 17 letters, and 2 synonyms with 19 letters, for a total of 45 synonyms for background.

Background sentences

"Her background influenced her choices."

"He has a diverse background experience."

"The background music enhanced the atmosphere."

"They provided a strong background foundation."


Similar to background

Word Opposites Synonyms
Accountability Irresponsibility, unaccountability Responsibility, answerability
Well rounded Narrow-minded, one-dimensional Balanced, complete
Under More than, over Less than, lower than
Paramount Insignificant, minor Most important, of greatest importance
Gross Minor, net, pure, refined Flagrant, blatant
Undoubtedly Possibly, doubtfully, questionably Doubtless, indubitably
Bound Free, unrestricted Leap, jump
Understand Ignore, misunderstand, confuse Appreciate, recognize
Brought Took, left. Carried, delivered
Misunderstand Grasp, understand correctly, get the right idea Misapprehend, misinterpret
Misunderstanding Harmony, clarity, agreement Misinterpretation, misconstruction
On track Off course, misdirected On schedule, on course
Track Ignore, neglect Path, pathway
Black Clear, bright Dark, pitch black
Account Disregard, overlook Description, report
Jackal Prey, victim Canine, coyote
Redundant Essential, necessary Unnecessary, not required
Jackass Genius, smart person Donkey, ass
Jacket Exposure, nakedness Coat, jerkin
Lack Have, own, possess, enjoy Be without, have need of
Rigorous Lenient, lax Meticulous, punctilious
Abundant Scarce, sparse Plentiful, copious
Surround Isolate, remove Neighbouring, nearby
Surrounding Isolated, distant Encircling, encompassing
Underlying Subordinate, overt Fundamental, basic
Rough Flat, smooth, sleek Uneven, irregular
Mundane Extraordinary, imaginative Humdrum, dull
Trouble Order, peace Problems, difficulty
Understandable Incomprehensible, unfathomable Comprehensible, easy to understand
Routine Spontaneity, chaos Procedure, practice
Sound Unhealthy, unsafe, flimsy Idea, thought
Thorough Superficial, cursory, partial Rigorous, in-depth
Generous Stingy, selfish Liberal, lavish
Attack Defend, protect Begin an assault, charge
Foundation Dissolution, liquidation Footing, foot
Amount Deficiency, excess Quantity, number
Numerous Few, occasional, rare Many, a lot of
Profound Superficial, mild Heartfelt, intense
Fundamental Secondary, unimportant Basic, foundational
Feedback Silence, neglect Response, reaction
Growth Shrinking, withering Growing, extension
Through Around, stopped Into and out of, to the other/far side of
Group Individual, solo Category, class
Proud Humble, ashamed Pleased (with), glad (about/at)
Dangerous Harmless, safe Menacing, threatening
Around Away, directly On every side, on all sides
Abounding Be scarce, meagre, scanty Be plentiful, be abundant