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Groundwork vs Foreground - What's the difference?

groundwork | foreground |

As nouns the difference between groundwork and foreground

is that groundwork is the foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest while foreground is the elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane.

As a verb foreground is

to place in the foreground (physically or metaphorically).

groundwork

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
  • The discovery of the laws of electricity laid the groundwork for a century of innovation.

    See also

    * legwork

    foreground

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane.
  • The subject of an image, often depicted at the bottom in a two-dimensional work.
  • (computing) the application the user is currently interacting with; the application window that appears in front of all others.
  • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To place in the foreground (physically or metaphorically)