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contrast

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Learn the meaning of contrast with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

contrast

(noun, verb)

Meaning

the difference between two things

Example

"The contrast between the dark clouds and the blue sky was striking."

Synonyms

differencedistinction

Antonyms

similaritysameness

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'contrastare', meaning to stand against.
Related word forms
  • noun: contrasting
  • adjective: contrasted