Background
Background noun - The physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed.
House and background are semantically related. In some cases you can use "House" instead a noun "Background".
House
House noun - A commercial or industrial activity or organization.
Background and house are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Background" instead a noun "House".
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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And the house and background are slightly different, particularly the conical bushes in the yard.
Source: Video Game / Mafia II - The house in the background across the street bears the letters ΤΩA.
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When the host visits an unsuspecting celebrity at home, all background around their house is pixellated, making it look like they live in Cubeland.
Source: Pixellation
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