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- parts of speech:
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- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
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verb |
| pronunciation: |
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traest
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| inflections: |
contrasts, contrasting, contrasted |
| definition 1: |
to compare in order to make differences clear.
The book contrasted women's lives a hundred years ago with the lives of women today.- synonyms:
- distinguish
- similar words:
- oppose
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| definition 2: |
to show or reveal differences when compared.
A job as a firefighter contrasts with a job at a desk in terms of danger.- synonyms:
- differ, vary
- antonyms:
- accord
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| related words: |
compare, disagree, vary |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
kan
traest
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| definition 1: |
a difference that one can see when things are compared or put side by side.
What a contrast between your sour mood yesterday and your good cheer today!
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| definition 2: |
a person or thing that shows a strong difference compared to something else.
He's quite a contrast to his brother. |
| related words: |
variety |
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| derivations: |
contrastable (adj.), contrastably (adv.), contrastingly (adv.) |
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