Background and Footing

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Background

Background noun - The physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed.
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Footing and background are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Footing" instead a noun "Background".
Nearby Words: backing, backdrop, backgrounder, backgrounding

Footing

Footing noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.
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Background and footing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Background" instead a noun "Footing".
Nearby Words: foot, foothold, footway

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similar similar background similar footing
complex complex background complex footing
solid solid background solid footing
original original background original footing
Other adjectives: poor, actual, military.

Both words in one sentence

  • Manga / Ao Haru Ride Friendless Background: Futaba, Yuuri, and Shuuko all start out on this kind of footing.
    Source: Manga / Ao Haru Ride
  • Video Game / VVVVVV Notice This: During your climb in the Tower, at one point you'll be stuck on a ledge wondering when the next safe footing to flip to will appear; a large arrow shape in the background will help show you where (but you won't make it without a leap of faith).
    Source: Video Game / VVVVVV
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