contrast

[kuhn-trast, kon-trast, kon-trast] / kənˈtræst, ˈkɒn træst, ˈkɒn træst /

NOUN

difference

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comparison contradiction disagreement disparity distinction divergence diversity opposition variation

STRONG

antithesis contradistinction contrariety converse differentiation dissimilarity dissimilitude foil heterogeneity incompatibility incongruousness inconsistency inequality inverse oppositeness reverse unlikeness variance

WEAK

adverse contraposition

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement harmony likeness peace sameness similarity

STRONG

equality same

WEAK

conformity copy facsimile homogeneousness uniformity unity

VERB

compare, differ

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contradict diverge vary

STRONG

balance bracket collate conflict depart deviate differentiate disagree distinguish hang mismatch oppose separate weigh

WEAK

be a foil to be contrary to be dissimilar be diverse be unlike be variable hold a candle to match up set in opposition set off stack up against stand out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree

STRONG

aid harmonize help join stay

WEAK

accord be alike be equal be similar coincide concur conform

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Speculation on who might follow will now fall on two characters who could hardly contrast more.

From BBC

In contrast, "touchdown airbursts" -- explosions that occur above the Earth's surface -- can cause massive damage without leaving a lasting crater.

From Science Daily

The Crimson Tide, by contrast, boasted 13 of them.

From The Wall Street Journal

These results stand in contrast to earlier preschool studies, which often found short-term benefits that faded by kindergarten.

From Science Daily

By contrast, social isolation is as dangerous to longevity and cognitive decline as being obese.

From The Wall Street Journal

contrast

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