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⚖️contrast

noun, verb
/ˈkɒn.trɑːst/ (noun), /kənˈtræst/ (verb)
Contrary contravene
contrast definition card — visual illustration of the meaning contrast synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison contrast collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

A difference between two or more things; to compare two things to show how they are different.
to compare in order to show differences; to be strikingly different
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences

Example Sentences

The bright colors contrast sharply with the dark background.

His behavior contrasts sharply with his words.

The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.

Example Expressions

in contrast

Synonyms

difference, distinction, divergence, comparison, compare, differ, oppose, distinguish, opposition
Entry 1
difference, distinction, divergence, comparison
Entry 2
compare, differ, oppose, distinguish
Entry 3
difference, distinction, comparison, opposition

Antonyms

similarity, resemblance, match, agree, harmonize, correspond, likeness, agreement
Entry 1
similarity, resemblance
Entry 2
match, agree, harmonize, correspond
Entry 3
similarity, likeness, resemblance, agreement

Collocations

sharp contrast, strong contrast, in contrast, contrast between, contrast with, contrast sharply, contrast starkly, stark contrast, striking contrast, in contrast to
Entry 1
sharp contrast, strong contrast, in contrast, contrast between
Entry 2
contrast with, contrast sharply, contrast starkly, stark contrast, sharp contrast
Entry 3
sharp contrast, striking contrast, in contrast to

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