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Understanding meaning

Context means the background that shapes and gives meaning to something.

Sometimes words change their meanings when used in different contexts - like chameleons that change their color according to their surroundings.

For example:

In a British context, the word 'mad' means crazy.

In an American context the word 'mad' means angry.

Which answers below are closest in meaning to context? Choose the 3 correct answers.

background that explains something

circumstances

conclusion

information that helps you understand what something means