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contrast

contrast

Meaning of contrast

strong difference

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EN-UK/ˈkɒntrɑːst/
EN-US/ə ˈkɑntræst/
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contrast with Russian translation

contrast usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

The black lamp provides a sharp contrast against the pale wall.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

She picked wallpaper with a subtle contrast of patterns.

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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.

contrastkontras
shirtkemeja
skirtrok
pantscelana
trouserscelana panjang
jeansjeans
shortscelana pendek

contrast synonyms

Related words worth learning together

comparison
focuses on examining similarities and differences rather than only a difference
distinction
emphasizes recognizing or naming a difference, often categorical or conceptual
juxtaposition
placing two things side by side to highlight contrast or comparison; emphasizes arrangement
disparity
implies a gap or inequality rather than a neutral difference; often quantitative or social
dissimilarity
a neutral term for lack of similarity; focuses on not being alike rather than contrastive effect
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🇬🇧en

focuses on examining similarities and differences rather than only a difference

B1Very Often

The comparison of the two phones showed pros and cons for each.

🇬🇧en

emphasizes recognizing or naming a difference, often categorical or conceptual

B2Often

There is an important distinction between fact and opinion.

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juxtaposition

placing two things side by side to highlight contrast or comparison; emphasizes arrangement

B2Rarely

The artist’s juxtaposition of bright and dull colors created a striking effect.

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disparity

implies a gap or inequality rather than a neutral difference; often quantitative or social

B2Rarely

There is a large disparity in income between the regions.

D
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dissimilarity

a neutral term for lack of similarity; focuses on not being alike rather than contrastive effect

B2Rarely

The dissimilarity between the samples was obvious under the microscope.

🇬🇧en

suggests antagonism or opposing forces; stronger than a neutral difference

B2Often

There was strong opposition to the proposed policy.

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How to pronounce contrast and what this word means

contrast means contrast. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce contrast

/ˈkɒntrɑːst/

contrast translation

contrast

contrast examples

The black lamp provides a sharp contrast against the pale wall.

contrast transcription

/ˈkɒntrɑːst/, /ə ˈkɑntræst/

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contrast meaning: what does it mean?

strong difference

contrast pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

contrast is pronounced as /ˈkɒntrɑːst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

contrast definition and sentence examples: how is it 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 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 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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