1fore·ground 
/ˈfoɚˌgraʊnd/ noun
plural fore·grounds /ˈfoɚˌgraʊnd/ noun 1 [count] : the part of a scene or picture that is nearest to and in front of the viewer — usually singular ▪ Objects in the foreground seem larger than those in the background. 2 [singular] : an important position
▪ We want the issue to be in the foreground.
▪ We want the issue to be in the foreground.
