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- [verb kuh n-trast, kon-trast; noun kon-trast]
- /verb kənˈtræst, ˈkɒn træst; noun ˈkɒn træst/
- /ˈkɒn.trɑːst/
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- [verb kuh n-trast, kon-trast; noun kon-trast]
- /verb kənˈtræst, ˈkɒn træst; noun ˈkɒn træst/
Definitions of contrasts word
- verb with object contrasts to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks. 1
- verb without object contrasts to exhibit unlikeness on comparison with something else; form a contrast. 1
- verb without object contrasts Linguistics. to differ in a way that can serve to distinguish meanings: The sounds (p) and (b) contrast in the words “pin” and “bin.”. 1
- noun contrasts the act of contrasting; the state of being contrasted. 1
- noun contrasts a striking exhibition of unlikeness. 1
- noun contrasts a person or thing that is strikingly unlike in comparison: The weather down here is a welcome contrast to what we're having back home. 1
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Origin of contrasts
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; (verb) < Middle French contraster < Italian contrastare to contest < Latincontrā- contra-1 + stāre to stand; (noun) earlier contraste < French < Italian contrasto conflict, derivative of contrastare
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Parts of speech for Contrasts
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contrasts popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
contrasts usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contrasts
noun contrasts
- comparisons — Plural form of comparison.
- contradictions — the act of contradicting; gainsaying or opposition.
- diversities — the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness: diversity of opinion.
- oppositions — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
- antitheses — opposition; contrast: the antithesis of right and wrong.
Antonyms for contrasts
noun contrasts
- similarities — the state of being similar; likeness; resemblance.
- agreements — Plural form of agreement.
- likenesses — a representation, picture, or image, especially a portrait: to draw a good likeness of Churchill.
- unities — the state of being one; oneness.
Top questions with contrasts
- what contrasts with green?
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