Contrast
/ˈkɒntræst/
Contrast is when you look at two things and see how they are different, like a sunny yellow flower next to a deep blue flower.
Examples
- In contrast to my sister's loud music, I enjoy listening to quiet nature sounds.
- The bright colors of the flowers stand in contrast to the dark green leaves around them.
- In contrast to winter, summer is warm and sunny, perfect for playing outside.
Synonyms
difference
distinction
discrepancy
variation
contrastive
Antonyms
similarity
sameness
likeness
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