Contrast — synonyms, definition

1. contrast (Noun)

antithesis comparison contrariety converse correlation demarcation difference direct contrast disagreement disparity dissimilarity divergence dividing line division feud foil likeness likening line metaphor • • •

contrast (Noun) — The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared. ex. "by contrast" ex. "in contrast to"

contrast (Noun) — The act of distinguishing by comparing differences.

contrast (Noun) — A conceptual separation or distinction. ex. "there is a narrow contrast between sanity and insanity"

contrast (Noun) — The perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colours.

contrast (Noun) — (photography) 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).

ambit beholding comparing comparison compass differentiation distinction oppositeness opposition orbit range reach scope seeing visual perception Rubicon point of no return

2. contrast (Verb)

alternate argue be unlike clash compare conflict counterpoint deviate differ differentiate digress disagree disapprove dissent diverge fluctuate modify oppose qualify set off • • •

contrast (Verb) — Put in opposition to show or emphasize differences. ex. "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student"

contrast (Verb) — To show differences when compared; be different. ex. "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"

differ differentiate distinguish secern secernate separate severalise severalize tell tell apart conflict counterbalance foil oppose