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Meaning of contrast

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

contrast

Pronunciation:/ˈkɒntɹɑːst//ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/

noun

Definitions

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

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

    Example: Israel is a country of many contrasts.

  3. Antithesis.

verb

Definitions

  1. To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

  2. To form a contrast.

    Example: Foreground and background strongly contrast.