Contrast

noun

/ˈkɒntɹɑːst/

Word Frequency: 61.0

Definitions

1.nounA difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.

2.nounA difference between two objects, people or concepts.

"Israel is a country of many contrasts."

3.nounAntithesis.

4.verbTo set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

5.verbTo form a contrast.

"Foreground and background strongly contrast."

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