1. Verb
To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.
2. Verb
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.
3. Verb
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.
4. Noun
The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities.
5. Noun
Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison.
6. Noun
The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other's peculiarities.
7. Verb
To show how things differ.
To examine or present differences between two or more things.
“The article contrasts public and private provision.”
8. 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)
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
9. Noun
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; "in contrast to"; "by contrast"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
10. Noun
a conceptual separation or distinction; "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"
Vocabulary classified under Education
11. Verb
to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
Vocabulary classified under Art and design
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