Background
Background noun - The physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed.
Surrounding and background are semantically related. in backdrop topic. In some cases you can use "Surrounding" instead the word "Background" as a noun or an adjective.
Surrounding
Surrounding adjective - Closely encircling.
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Synonyms for Surrounding
Background and surrounding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Background" instead an adjective "Surrounding".
Nearby Words: surround, surrounded
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While on the dance floor, the floor will light up, and the background dancers surrounding the area will dance while PSY's song "Daddy" plays in the background.
Source: Video Game / Crossy Road -
Strong Bad's attempt to run to the next room for help results in him running outside of the frame (into the surrounding black background) instead.
Source: Web Animation / Homestar Runner -
Equally egregious is "Fun Run", among other episodes througout the show's run, where palm trees and the surrounding Los Angeles mountains can be seen in the background.
Source: Series / The Office (US)
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