CONTRAST
Scrabble letter values: C3O1N1T1R1A1S1T1 = 10
Definition
- verb put in opposition to show or emphasize differences.
- verb to show differences when compared. — synonyms: counterpoint
- noun the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared. — synonyms: direct_contrast
- noun the act of distinguishing by comparing differences.
- noun a conceptual separation or distinction. — synonyms: line, dividing_line, demarcation
- 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).
Examples
- “The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student”
- “be different”
- “the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities”