Pronunciation: /kənˈtræst/
noun the state of being strikingly different from something else
A1 In contrast to the hot weather outside, it is cool inside the air-conditioned room.
A2 The contrast between the two paintings is quite striking - one is bright and colorful, while the other is dark and moody.
B1 The contrast between the traditional architecture and the modern skyscrapers in the city is fascinating.
B2 The contrast in styles between the two fashion designers is evident in their latest collections.
C1 The contrast in political ideologies led to a heated debate among the panelists.
C2 The artist used light and shadow to create a dramatic contrast in his masterpiece.
verb to compare in order to show differences
A1 I contrast my black shirt with white pants.
A2 She contrasted her cooking skills with her sister's.
B1 The author contrasted the protagonist's actions with those of the antagonist.
B2 The artist contrasted light and dark colors in the painting.
C1 The researcher contrasted the results of the two experiments to draw conclusions.
C2 The CEO contrasted the company's performance this year with last year's to analyze growth.
formal In contrast to the previous study, the new research findings suggest a different conclusion.
informal She prefers tea while I, in contrast, prefer coffee.
slang I like action movies, but my friend is more into rom-coms - quite the contrast!
figurative The bright colors of the flowers in the garden stood in stark contrast to the dull gray sky.
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