contrast — a striking difference between two or more things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a striking difference between two or more things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːntræst/
Korean meaning: 대조, 대비, 현저한 차이
Korean pronunciation: **컨**트라스트
Example Sentences
- My diet plan and my actual eating habits are in stark contrast - like comparing a health magazine to a pizza box collection.
- The contrast between his confident online profile and his shy personality in real life was amusing.
- This research contrasts the effectiveness of different teaching methods.
contrast
NOUN//ˈkɑːntræst//
a striking difference between two or more things
Two children experience the striking contrast between summer and winter seasons
The fast present contrasts with the slow past
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'contra' meaning 'against' combined with 'stare' meaning 'to stand'. The word entered English via Old French and Italian, originally referring to the act of standing against or opposing something.
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📝Examples
“My diet plan and my actual eating habits are in stark contrast - like comparing a health magazine to a pizza box collection.”
“The contrast between his confident online profile and his shy personality in real life was amusing.”
“This research contrasts the effectiveness of different teaching methods.”
“The photographer adjusted the contrast to make the sunset more dramatic.”
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