English dictionary

contrast

/'k/A/n,tr/&/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

noun.linkdef

Examples
In contrast to.

By contrast.

Synonyms direct contrast

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the act of distinguishing by comparing differences

noun.act

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a conceptual separation or distinction

noun.cognition

Synonyms demarcation dividing line line

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the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors

noun.cognition

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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)

noun.attribute

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The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities.

noun

Source: webster1913

put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

verb.cognition

Examples
The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student.

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to show differences when compared; be different

verb.stative

Examples
The students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities.

Synonyms counterpoint

Source: WordNet 3.0
To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.

verb

Source: webster1913
To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to <i>contrast</i> the present with the past.

verb

Source: webster1913