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Contrast the two characters in your response.
What does Contrast mean?
A clear difference or comparing differences.
Dictionary definition
A clear difference between things, or to compare them by focusing on differences.
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Contrast in a sentence
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The bright sky contrasted with dark clouds.
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What does contrast mean?
Contrast means a clear difference between things, or to compare them by focusing on differences.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to contrast?
Difference is close in meaning to contrast in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to contrast?
Similarity gives a useful opposite or contrast to contrast.
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kon · trast · strongest beat: kon
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WordContrast.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningContrast means A clear difference or comparing differences.
ExampleExample: Contrast the two characters in your response.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kon · trast
- Strongest beat
- kon
- Ending
- trast
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kon.
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Synonyms
Words like Contrast
differenceUse for ways things are not the same.
distinctionUse for clear separation in qualities.
Antonyms
Opposite words
similarityUse when things are alike instead of contrasting.
matchUse when features align, not contrast.
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Word family
Contrast word family
Base word
contrast
adjective
contrasting
Showing strong differences.
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