noun
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
Synonyms
direct contrast
Examples
- in contrast to
- by contrast
noun
the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
noun
a conceptual separation or distinction
Synonyms
Examples
- 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
- The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student
verb
to show differences when compared
Synonyms
Examples
- be different
- the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities