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1.
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
in contrast to
by contrast
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the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
3.
a conceptual separation or distinction
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the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
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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)
'contrast' - used as a verb
6.
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student
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to show differences when compared; be different
the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities
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1. Contrast / Plural
contrasts
2. Contrast / Past
contrasted
3. Contrast / Third Person
contrasts
4. Contrast / Present Participle
contrasting
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