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), and on the horizon are all synonyms for background.

2. behind the scenes

Backstage, behind the scenes, inconspicuous, out of the limelight, out of the public eye, out of the spotlight, unobtrusive, and unnoticed are all another word for background.

3. circumstances

Atmosphere, circumstances, conditions, context, environment, factors, framework, influences, milieu, scenario, scene, situation, and lead-up are all synonyms for background.

4. social circumstances

Class, credentials, culture, education, environment, experience, family circumstances, grounding, history, knowledge, past, qualifications, rearing, record, social circumstances, tradition, training, upbringing, and curriculum vitae are all another word for background.

Background synonym statistics

Background synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 4, 12, 14, and 15 letters and 3 synonyms with 5, 13, and 17 letters. 2 synonyms with 6, and 19 letters and 6 synonyms with 7 letters.

4 synonyms with 8, and 11 letters and 9 synonyms with 9 letters. 5 synonyms with 10 letters. For a total of 45 another word 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."

Related Words for background

  1. Drawback
    • Synonyms: disadvantage, snag
    • Opposites: benefit, advantage
    • Part of speech: noun
  2. Undeniable
    • Synonyms: indisputable, indubitable
    • Opposites: debatable, questionable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  3. Found out
    • Synonyms: Discovered, learned
    • Opposites: concealed, hidden
    • Part of speech: verb
  4. Groundbreaking
    • Synonyms: innovative, inventive
    • Opposites: unimaginative, conventional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  5. Accountability
    • Synonyms: Responsibility, answerability
    • Opposites: irresponsibility, unaccountability
    • Part of speech: noun
  6. Well rounded
    • Synonyms: Balanced, complete
    • Opposites: narrow-minded, one-dimensional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Under
    • Synonyms: less than, lower than
    • Opposites: more than, over
    • Part of speech: preposition
  8. Paramount
    • Synonyms: most important, of greatest importance
    • Opposites: insignificant, minor
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Gross
    • Synonyms: flagrant, blatant
    • Opposites: minor, net, pure, refined
    • Part of speech: adjective
  10. Undoubtedly
    • Synonyms: doubtless, indubitably
    • Opposites: possibly, doubtfully, questionably
    • Part of speech: adverb
  11. Bound
    • Synonyms: leap, jump
    • Opposites: free, unrestricted
    • Part of speech: verb
  12. Understand
    • Synonyms: appreciate, recognize
    • Opposites: ignore, misunderstand, confuse
    • Part of speech: verb
  13. Brought
    • Synonyms: Carried, delivered
    • Opposites: took, left.
    • Part of speech: verb
  14. Misunderstand
    • Synonyms: misapprehend, misinterpret
    • Opposites: grasp, understand correctly, get the right idea
    • Part of speech: verb
  15. Misunderstanding
    • Synonyms: misinterpretation, misconstruction
    • Opposites: harmony, clarity, agreement
    • Part of speech: noun
  16. On track
    • Synonyms: On schedule, on course
    • Opposites: off course, misdirected
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Track
    • Synonyms: path, pathway
    • Opposites: ignore, neglect
    • Part of speech: noun
  18. Black
    • Synonyms: dark, pitch black
    • Opposites: clear, bright
    • Part of speech: adjective
  19. Account
    • Synonyms: description, report
    • Opposites: disregard, overlook
    • Part of speech: noun
  20. Jackal
    • Synonyms: Canine, coyote
    • Opposites: prey, victim
    • Part of speech: noun
  21. Redundant
    • Synonyms: unnecessary, not required
    • Opposites: essential, necessary
    • Part of speech: adjective
  22. Jackass
    • Synonyms: Donkey, ass
    • Opposites: genius, smart person
    • Part of speech: noun
  23. Jacket
    • Synonyms: coat, jerkin
    • Opposites: exposure, nakedness
    • Part of speech: adjective
  24. Lack
    • Synonyms: be without, have need of
    • Opposites: have, own, possess, enjoy
    • Part of speech: verb
  25. Rigorous
    • Synonyms: meticulous, punctilious
    • Opposites: lenient, lax
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Abundant
    • Synonyms: plentiful, copious
    • Opposites: scarce, sparse
    • Part of speech: adjective
  27. Surround
    • Synonyms: neighbouring, nearby
    • Opposites: isolate, remove
    • Part of speech: verb
  28. Surrounding
    • Synonyms: Encircling, encompassing
    • Opposites: isolated, distant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. Underlying
    • Synonyms: fundamental, basic
    • Opposites: subordinate, overt
    • Part of speech: adjective
  30. Rough
    • Synonyms: uneven, irregular
    • Opposites: flat, smooth, sleek
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Mundane
    • Synonyms: humdrum, dull
    • Opposites: extraordinary, imaginative
    • Part of speech: adjective
  32. Trouble
    • Synonyms: problems, difficulty
    • Opposites: order, peace
    • Part of speech: noun
  33. Understandable
    • Synonyms: comprehensible, easy to understand
    • Opposites: incomprehensible, unfathomable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  34. Routine
    • Synonyms: procedure, practice
    • Opposites: spontaneity, chaos
    • Part of speech: noun
  35. Sound
    • Synonyms: idea, thought
    • Opposites: unhealthy, unsafe, flimsy
    • Part of speech: noun
  36. Thorough
    • Synonyms: rigorous, in-depth
    • Opposites: superficial, cursory, partial
    • Part of speech: adjective
  37. Generous
    • Synonyms: liberal, lavish
    • Opposites: stingy, selfish
    • Part of speech: adjective
  38. Attack
    • Synonyms: begin an assault, charge
    • Opposites: defend, protect
    • Part of speech: verb
  39. Foundation
    • Synonyms: footing, foot
    • Opposites: dissolution, liquidation
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Amount
    • Synonyms: quantity, number
    • Opposites: deficiency, excess
    • Part of speech: noun
  41. Numerous
    • Synonyms: many, a lot of
    • Opposites: few, occasional, rare
    • Part of speech: adjective
  42. Profound
    • Synonyms: heartfelt, intense
    • Opposites: superficial, mild
    • Part of speech: adjective
  43. Fundamental
    • Synonyms: basic, foundational
    • Opposites: secondary, unimportant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  44. Feedback
    • Synonyms: response, reaction
    • Opposites: silence, neglect
    • Part of speech: noun
  45. Growth
    • Synonyms: growing, extension
    • Opposites: shrinking, withering
    • Part of speech: noun
  46. Through
    • Synonyms: into and out of, to the other/far side of
    • Opposites: around, stopped
    • Part of speech: preposition
  47. Group
    • Synonyms: category, class
    • Opposites: individual, solo
    • Part of speech: noun
  48. Proud
    • Synonyms: pleased (with), glad (about/at)
    • Opposites: humble, ashamed
    • Part of speech: adjective
  49. Dangerous
    • Synonyms: menacing, threatening
    • Opposites: harmless, safe
    • Part of speech: adjective
  50. Around
    • Synonyms: on every side, on all sides
    • Opposites: away, directly
    • Part of speech: preposition
  51. Abounding
    • Synonyms: be plentiful, be abundant
    • Opposites: be scarce, meagre, scanty
    • Part of speech: adjective