contrast

Definitions

1. 1intransitive verb

   To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.

2. 2transitive verb

   To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past.

3. 3transitive verb

   To give greater effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some relation of opposition to another figure or object.

4. 4noun

   The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities.

5. 5noun

   Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison.

6. 6noun

   The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other's peculiarities.

7. 7noun

   the act of distinguishing by comparing differences

8. 8noun

   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)

9. 9noun

   the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors

10. 10noun

    a conceptual separation or distinction

    "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"

    Synonyms

    demarcationline
11. 11noun

    the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared, "by contrast"

    "in contrast to"

12. 12verb

    put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

    "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student"

13. 13verb

    to show differences when compared; be different

    "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"

    Synonyms

    counterpoint