contrast
/ˈkɑntræst/
noun
- A noticeable difference between two or more things when compared.
- There is a sharp contrast between the rich and poor neighborhoods in the city.
- In her essay, she drew a contrast between life in the 1950s and today.
- The bright yellow flowers were a beautiful contrast against the dark green leaves.
- The state of being strikingly different from something else in a way that makes each stand out.
- His calm attitude was in complete contrast to her nervous energy.
- The quiet of the countryside was a welcome contrast to the noisy city.
- The artist used light and dark colors to create contrast in the painting.
Synonyms
Antonyms
verb
- To compare two or more things in order to show the differences between them.
- It is interesting to contrast the climate of Florida with that of Alaska.
- When you contrast the old and new models, the improvements are obvious.
- The teacher asked us to contrast the two poems in our homework.
- To be noticeably different from something else when compared.
- The modern architecture contrasts with the historic buildings in the square.
- His cheerful mood contrasted with the gloomy weather outside.
- Her bright red dress contrasted sharply with the gray suits around her.
Antonyms