contrast
🇺🇸
/ˈkɑːntræst/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒntrɑːst/
noun
B1
a clear difference between things when compared
The contrast between her simple childhood and her glamorous adult life is striking.
R
something that is very different from something else
Today's work shows a strong contrast with what you did yesterday.
R
differences in light and dark colors in art or photos
The artist uses contrast to make the painting more dramatic.
R
the difference between light and dark on a screen or photo
Adjust the contrast to make the picture clearer.
verb
B1
to compare two things to show how they are different
Let's contrast the two systems to see which is better.
B1
to be clearly different when compared
His words and actions contrast strongly with each other.
translation
a clear difference between things when compared; something that is very different from something else; differences in light and dark colors in art or photos; the difference between light and dark on a screen or photo
to compare two things to show how they are different; to be clearly different when compared
Word Forms
3rd Present
contrasts
Past
contrasted
Perfect
contrasted
Progressive
contrasting
Plural
contrasts