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    con·trast
    noun[ˈkänˌtrast]
    contrast (noun) · contrasts (plural noun)
    1. the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association:
      "the day began cold and blustery, in contrast to almost two weeks of uninterrupted sunshine" · "a contrast between rural and urban trends"
      • enhancement of the apparent brightness or clarity of a design provided by the juxtaposition of different colors or textures:
        "match the trimming with one of the stronger colors in the pattern to provide contrast"
      • the degree of difference between tones in a television picture, photograph, or other image:
        "careful adjustment of the contrast to suit the prevailing light is critical" · "high-contrast images"
      • the action of calling attention to notable differences:
        "use knowledge of other languages for contrast and comparison with English"
      • a thing or person having qualities noticeably different from another:
        "the castle is quite a contrast to other places where the singer has performed"
    verb[ˈkänˌtrast, kənˈtrast]
    contrast (verb) · contrasts (third person present) · contrasted (past tense) · contrasted (past participle) · contrasting (present participle)
    1. differ strikingly:
      "his friend's success contrasted with his own failure"
      • compare in such a way as to emphasize differences:
        "people contrasted her with her sister"
    Origin
    late 17th century (as a term in fine art, in the sense ‘juxtapose so as to bring out differences in form and color’): from French contraste (noun), contraster (verb), via Italian from medieval Latin contrastare, from Latin contra- ‘against’ + stare ‘stand’.
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    noun
    1. the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association:
      difference
      dissimilarity
      disparity
      dissimilitude
      distinction
      contradistinction
      divergence
      variance
      variation
      differentiation
      contradiction
      incongruity
      opposition
      polarity
      unlikeness
      Opposite:
      similarity
      resemblance
    verb
    1. differ strikingly:
      go against
      set off
      complement
      differ from
      be at variance with
      be contrary to
      conflict with
      be at odds with
      be in opposition to
      disagree with
      clash with
      scream at
      Opposite:
      resemble
      echo
      match
     
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    What does it mean if a person is a contrast?
    Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! [countable] contrast (to somebody/something) a person or thing that is clearly different from someone or something else The work you did today is quite a contrast to (= very much better/worse than) what you did last week.

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    What does contrast mean in linguistics?
    1. To show differences when compared: siblings who contrast sharply in interests and abilities; a color that contrasted clearly with the dark background. 2. Linguistics To evince a difference that can distinguish meaning: Voiced and voiceless stops contrast in English but not in Cree. 1. a.

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    What does contrast mean in a sentence?
    The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood. contrast (with somebody/something) to show a sharp/stark/striking contrast with something contrast (in something) A wool jacket complements the silk shirt and provides an interesting contrast in texture.

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    What does contrasting mean?
    The sudden changes at the political top have spawned two contrasting interpretations. What is the pronunciation of contrasting? 截然不同的… 截然不同的… contrastante… contrastante… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CONTRASTING definition: 1. very different: 2. very different: 3. very different: . Learn more.

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    How do you use contrast in English?
    There are several common expressions for making contrasts in English. They include on the one hand … on the other hand, on the contrary, in comparison, by comparison, in contrast, by contrast. … contrast something with something If you contrast some of her early writing with her later work, you can see just how much she improved.

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    What is a great contrast?
    A contrast is a great difference between two or more things which is clear when you compare them. The two visitors provided a startling contrast in appearance. Silk was used with wool for contrast. 2. 3. If one thing is a contrast to another, it is very different from it. ...a country of great contrasts.

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