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contrast


I - noun
1. the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared (Freq. 23)
- in contrast to", "by contrast
Syn:
direct contrast
Hypernyms:
opposition, oppositeness
2. the act of distinguishing by comparing differences (Freq. 10)
Hypernyms:
comparison, comparing
3. a conceptual separation or distinction (Freq. 3)
- there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity
Syn:
line, dividing line, demarcation
Derivationally related forms:
demarcate (for: demarcation)
Hypernyms:
differentiation, distinction
Hyponyms:
Rubicon, point of no return
4. the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors (Freq. 2)
Hypernyms:
visual perception, beholding, seeing
5. 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)
Derivationally related forms:
contrasty
Topics:
photography, picture taking
Hypernyms:
scope, range, reach, orbit, compass, ambit

II - verb
1. put in opposition to show or emphasize differences (Freq. 7)
- The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student
Hypernyms:
distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate,
severalize, severalise, tell, tell apart
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
2. to show differences when compared;
be different (Freq. 3)
- the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities
Syn:
counterpoint
Derivationally related forms:
contrastive
Hypernyms:
differ
Hyponyms:
oppose, counterbalance, conflict, foil
Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Something is ----ing PP

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