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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
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traest
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| inflections: |
contrasts, contrasting, contrasted |
| definition: |
to compare in order to show differences.
The book contrasted the lives of women a hundred years ago with the lives of women today.- synonyms:
- distinguish
- similar words:
- oppose
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| related words: |
compare |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
kan
traest
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| definition 1: |
the state of being different; difference.
I've noticed a great contrast in my daughter since she became a college student.- synonyms:
- comparison, difference
- similar words:
- opposition, unlikeness
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| definition 2: |
the degree of difference between light and dark colors.
There is a lot of contrast in this photograph. |
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| derivations: |
contrastable (adj.), contrastably (adv.), contrastingly (adv.) |
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