in the background vs yonder

in the background

yonder

adj
  • The farther, the more distant of two choices. 

det
  • One who or which is over yonder, usually distant but within sight. 

  • Who or which is over yonder, usually distant but within sight. 

adv
  • Synonym of thither: to a distant but indicated place. 

  • At or in a distant but indicated place. 

noun
  • The vast distance, particularly the sky or trackless forest. 

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