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

Example Sentences

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In contrast, animals that received only ART continued to show elevated levels of these harmful fatty acids.

From Science Daily

In contrast, ESM forms quickly and leaves a much smaller environmental footprint.

From Science Daily

More than 40% of executives, in contrast, said the technology saved them more than eight hours of work a week.

From The Wall Street Journal

In contrast, forcing young mice to produce more 15-PGDH caused their muscles to shrink and weaken.

From Science Daily

In stark contrast to the fan revolt at full-time against West Ham, the Spurs crowd were won over by a positive start from their side.

From Barron's