contrast
/kˈɑntræst/
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Definitions
Noun
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; "in contrast to", "by contrast"
Noun
the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
Noun
a conceptual separation or distinction; "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; "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student''s work with that of her weakest student"
Verb
to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"