contrast
контраст
strong difference
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contrast usage examples
The black lamp provides a sharp contrast against the pale wall.
Чёрная лампа создаёт резкий контраст на фоне светлой стены.
She picked wallpaper with a subtle contrast of patterns.
Она выбрала обои с тонким контрастным узором.
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contrast belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
contrast synonyms
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сравнение — процесс сопоставления двух или более предметов, включает сходства и различия
The comparison of the two phones showed pros and cons for each.
различие/отличие — акцент на признании или установлении разницы между понятиями
There is an important distinction between fact and opinion.
сопоставление/расположение рядом — подчеркивает размещение рядом, чтобы выявить контраст
The artist’s juxtaposition of bright and dull colors created a striking effect.
несоответствие/разрыв — указывает на значимую или нежелательную разницу, часто количественную
There is a large disparity in income between the regions.
непохожесть — простой, нейтральный термин для отсутствия сходства
The dissimilarity between the samples was obvious under the microscope.
противопоставление/оппозиция — предполагает конфликт или противоборство между идеями или сторонами
There was strong opposition to the proposed policy.
What’s the difference
How is contrast different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does contrast mean?
strong difference
How do you pronounce contrast?
contrast is pronounced as /ˈkɒntrɑːst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is contrast used in a sentence?
The black lamp provides a sharp contrast against the pale wall. Translation: Чёрная лампа создаёт резкий контраст на фоне светлой стены.
Is contrast part of Style and Taste vocabulary?
Yes, contrast (контраст) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is contrast part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, contrast (контраст) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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