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Contrast

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Definitions for Contrast

noun
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
Synonyms
direct contrast
Examples
  1. in contrast to
  2. by contrast
noun
the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
noun
a conceptual separation or distinction
Synonyms
line dividing line demarcation
Examples
  1. there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity
noun
the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
noun
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)
verb
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
Examples
  1. The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student
verb
to show differences when compared
Synonyms
Examples
  1. be different
  2. the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities

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