contrast
To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences betweenTo set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between; to counterpoint.
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» Let's contrast spring with fall.
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Examples
57 sentencesLet's contrast spring with fall.
I am often contrasted with my brother.
Indentured servitude is often contrasted with chattel slavery.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between; to counterpoint.
gegenüberstellen
противопоставля́тьprotivopostavljátʹ, противопоста́витьprotivopostávitʹ
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
(intransitive, often)To form a contrast.
Foreground and background strongly contrast.
The color of her dress contrasts very nicely with the black scarf around her neck.
Origin
From French contraster, from Latin contrāstāre (“to resist", "to withstand”), from contrāFrom French contraster, from Latin contrāstāre (“to resist", "to withstand”), from contrā (“against”) + stō, stāre (“to stand”).
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Forms
contrasts, contrasting, contrasted, contrastedregular · Lesson
| Base form | contrast · to contrast |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | contrasts |
| Present participle | contrasting |
| Past simple | contrasted |
| Past participle | contrasted |
Tenses
contrast · contrasted · will contrast · have contrastedPoint at a form to see it in a sentence.Tap a form to see it in a sentence.
Synonyms
1 synonyms- to show differences when compared; be different:counterpoint
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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