contrast
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English
8 letters
Common
Commonness #11,096
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Definitions
noun
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
verb
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kˈɑːntɹæst/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural contrasts
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a conceptual separation or distinction
to show differences when compared
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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