Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Con·trast

   noun

   • 1. the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association: "the day began cold and blustery, in contrast to almost two weeks of uninterrupted sunshine" Similar differencedissimilaritydisparitydissimilitudedistinctioncontradistinctiondivergencevariancevariationdifferentiationcontradictionincongruityoppositionpolarityrare:unlikenessOpposite similarityresemblance
   • ▪ enhancement of the apparent brightness or clarity of a design provided by the juxtaposition of different colors or textures: "match the trimming with one of the stronger colors in the pattern to provide contrast"
   • ▪ the degree of difference between tones in a television picture, photograph, or other image: "careful adjustment of the contrast to suit the prevailing light is critical"
   • ▪ the action of calling attention to notable differences: "use knowledge of other languages for contrast and comparison with English"
   • ▪ a thing or person having qualities noticeably different from another: "the castle is quite a contrast to other places where the singer has performed" Similar oppositeantithesisfoilcomplement

   verb

   • 1. differ strikingly: "his friend's success contrasted with his own failure" Similar differ frombe at variance withbe contrary toconflict withgo againstbe at odds withbe in opposition todisagree withclash withset offcomplementclash withinformal:scream atOpposite resembleechomatch
   • ▪ compare in such a way as to emphasize differences: "people contrasted her with her sister" Similar compareset side by sidejuxtaposemeasure againstdistinguish fromdifferentiate fromdraw a distinction betweenOpposite liken

   Word Origin late 17th century (as a term in fine art, in the sense ‘juxtapose so as to bring out differences in form and color’): from French contraste (noun), contraster (verb), via Italian from medieval Latin contrastare, from Latin contra- ‘against’ + stare ‘stand’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. contrastive adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • C

     3

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   • T

     1

   • R

     1

   • A

     1

   • S

     1

   • T

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contrastContrast Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contrast

   • Cached

   The meaning of CONTRAST is to set off in contrast : compare or appraise in respect to differences —often used with to or with. How to use contrast in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Contrast.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › contrastCONTRAST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › contrast

   • Cached

   Contrast definition: to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of. See examples of CONTRAST used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTRAST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   CONTRAST definition: 1. an obvious difference between two or more things: 2. to compare two people or things in order…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ContrastContrast - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › Contrast

   To contrast something is to look for differences among two or more elements, but compare is to do the opposite, to look for similarities. It's easy to tell the difference if you remember that contrast comes from the Latin root contra , and means "against."

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTRAST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   CONTRAST meaning: 1. an obvious difference between two or more things: 2. to compare two people or things in order…. Learn more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › contrastContrast - definition of contrast by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › contrast

   • Cached

   1. a. The act of contrasting; a setting off of dissimilar entities or objects. b. The state of being contrasted: red berries standing in vivid contrast against the snow. 2. A difference, especially a strong dissimilarity, between entities or objects compared: the contrast between Northern and Southern speech patterns. 3.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTRAST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Jul 1, 2016 · A contrast is a great difference between two or more things which is clear when you compare them. ...the contrast between town and country. [+ between] The two visitors provided a startling contrast in appearance. Silk was used with wool for contrast. Synonyms: difference, opposition, comparison, distinction More Synonyms of contrast. 2.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONTRAST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-english

   • Cached

   CONTRAST definition: 1. an obvious difference between two people or things: 2. used to show that someone or something…. Learn more.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › contrastContrast Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    www.yourdictionary.com › contrast

    • Cached

    A difference, esp. a striking difference, between things being compared. A person or thing showing differences when compared with another. The use of opposing elements, such as colors, forms, or lines, in proximity to produce an intensified effect in a work of art.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › contrastContrast Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    www.britannica.com › dictionary › contrast

    • Cached

    1. [count] : something that is different from another thing — + to. Today's weather is quite a contrast to yesterday's. [=today's weather is very different from yesterday's weather] 2. : a difference between people or things that are being compared.