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contrast

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1. contrast - Noun

2. contrast - Verb

Meaning

To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.

To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past.

To give greater effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some relation of opposition to another figure or object.

The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities.

Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison.

The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other's peculiarities.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity Source: Internet

in contrast to Source: Internet

by contrast Source: Internet

The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student Source: Internet

the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities Source: Internet

A Biden administration is expected to take a more restrained stance with regard to international trade, in contrast to the “bull in China shop” approach favored by Donald Trump. Source: Internet

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