“In contrast” is usually followed by “to” or “with” and requires a noun to follow it. “By contrast” is usually followed or preceded by the subject of the sentence. Examples: In contrast to the diligent bee, the butterfly flies hither and yon with no apparent purpose.

Jun 2, 2015 · When we say "contrast with", CONTRAST is behaving as a verb. Example: "He likes to contrast his checkered jacket with plain pants" or "his checkered jacket contrasts with his …

Jan 27, 2013 · While on the contrary is used when the second statement asserts and the first denies, we use in contrast with two things that exclude each other, if we are reporting on them …

Jul 18, 2016 · I wonder how "in contrast to" and "versus" are interchangeable as "in contrast to" means "in comparison with" rather than "in competition with, against, etc." That's why I asked …

Thus used in most senses 'compare' means more or less the same thing as 'contrast', which Collins specifies as one of its synonyms. Under 'contrast' Collins refers you back heavily to …

Sep 9, 2014 · @FumbleFingers, I think I've heard people using it, as a straight replacement for "in contrast to...". For example, in written language just google the phrase "contra what you said" …

Apr 16, 2018 · What is the correct preposition that goes with the noun form "contrast"? I know we can say there’s a contrast "between" two items. Is anything else acceptable?

Apr 15, 2020 · "Contrast in" is used in identifying where the contrast is. For instance, "Contrast in appearance" The other versions are generally used to actively compare different instances.

A quick dictionary search shows contrast means: to set off in contrast : compare or appraise in respect to differences. Compare means: to examine the character or qualities of especially in …

Adding "on the contrary" just intensifies the contrast, rather than introducing a new idea, so it's the correct phrase to use here.

Dec 5, 2011 · Both conversely, "with a reversed relationship", and on the contrary are ok if you are writing about parallel cases; by contrast (or in contrast) suggests a difference but not …

Contrast is an attribute with degrees of variation: none to total. stark in stark contrast merely qualifies the attribute to the level of extreme perceptibility. Two things may be different to some …

Aug 27, 2015 · I would say that the word you are looking for is "oppose" or perhaps, as Hot Licks suggest "contrast"

Aug 27, 2011 · Possible Duplicate: A word for two very different things juxtaposed? What is the word to describe when two ideas (often contrasting) are placed next to each other to enhance …

Oct 5, 2014 · In everyday English, conversely has a wide range of meanings—including "on the other hand," "in contrast," "nevertheless," "from a very different point of view," and "to the …

May 12, 2017 · In a more scientific context (objectivity), paradox could exclusively mean something that is contradictory. "Fighting for peace" is not a true paradox (objectively …

Dec 5, 2015 · A rule of thumb could be -- if it affects the visual look of the image itself (color, contrast), it's a picture setting. If it's instead more closely related to matching the picture to the …

I think what you are looking for is "negative definition". It is often used where it is much easier to contrast something with what it isn't than define exactly what it is. This gives an example …