contrast
/kˈɑntɹæst/noun, verb2 syllables
Contrast means: a conceptual separation or distinction.
Synonyms for contrast5
noun, as in a conceptual separation or distinction
noun, as in the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
verb, as in to show differences when compared; be different
What does contrast mean?7
noun
a conceptual separation or distinction“there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity”
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared“in contrast to”
the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)
verb
to show differences when compared; be different“the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities”
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences“The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Contrast in a sentence
- In contrast to the dog, the cat has become domesticated only in recent times.shekitten
- In contrast to her, her husband didn't seem to be enjoying the shopping.unknown
- In contrast to his frightening looks, his voice was kind and calm.unknown
- In contrast to yesterday, it isn't hot at all today.unknown
- In contrast with many of his contemporaries, he’s not brash and boastful.Cangarejo
- The contrast between the sky and the mountain is striking.Zifre
- He painted the front door black for contrast.Amastan
- The dress has a beautiful contrast between red and white.mamat
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Forms of contrast
as a noun
- plural
- contrasts
as a verb
- past tense
- contrasted
- present participle
- contrasting
- third-person singular
- contrasts