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contrast - Dictionary definition and meaning for word contrast
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(noun) the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
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(noun) the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
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(noun) a conceptual separation or distinction
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(noun) the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
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(noun) 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)
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(verb) put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
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(verb) to show differences when compared; be different
(noun) the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
Synonyms :
direct contrast
Example Sentence
- in contrast to
- by contrast
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(noun) the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
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(noun) a conceptual separation or distinction
Example Sentence
- there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity
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(noun) the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
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(noun) 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)
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(verb) put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
Example Sentence
- The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student
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(verb) to show differences when compared; be different
Synonyms :
counterpoint
Example Sentence
- the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities