contrast

con-trast · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The state of being strikingly different from something else.

  2. 2.

    To compare in order to show differences.

  3. 3.

    The degree of difference between tones in an image.

  4. 4.

    To differ strikingly.

  5. 5.

    A thing or person that is noticeably different.

Forms

plural: contrasts

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    in contrast to/with — when compared with
  • •
    by contrast — used to show difference
  • •
    contrast sharply — differ greatly
  • •
    stark contrast — very noticeable difference

Related words

Antonyms: likeness, sameness, similarity
See also: compare, difference, similarity
Synonyms: comparison, difference, disparity, distinction

Etymology

From Italian "contrastare" meaning to resist or oppose, from Latin "contra" (against) + "stare" (to stand).