CONTRAST

/ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 12

Scrabble letter values: C3O1N1T1R1A1S1T1 = 10

Definition

  1. verb put in opposition to show or emphasize differences.
  2. verb to show differences when compared. — synonyms: counterpoint
  3. noun the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared. — synonyms: direct_contrast
  4. noun the act of distinguishing by comparing differences.
  5. noun a conceptual separation or distinction. — synonyms: line, dividing_line, demarcation
  6. noun the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors.
  7. 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”

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