by contrast — used to show a clear difference between two things being compared
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to show a clear difference between two things being compared
Pronunciation (IPA): /baɪ ˈkɑːntræst/
Korean meaning: 대조적으로, 반면에 (두 가지를 비교할 때 차이점을 강조)
Korean pronunciation: 바이 **컨**트라스트
Example Sentences
- My brother loves horror movies; by contrast, I prefer romantic comedies.
- The CEO drives a luxury car; by contrast, his employees take the subway.
- Yesterday was sunny and warm; by contrast, today is cold and rainy.
by contrast
ADVERB//baɪ ˈkɑːntræst//
used to show a clear difference between two things being compared
Her twin brother loves chaos; by contrast, she keeps her desk perfectly tidy.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'contraste' meaning to stand against or oppose, derived from Latin 'contra' (against) and 'stare' (to stand). The phrase 'by contrast' uses this noun with the preposition 'by' to indicate comparison.
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📝Examples
“My brother loves horror movies; by contrast, I prefer romantic comedies.”
“The CEO drives a luxury car; by contrast, his employees take the subway.”
“Yesterday was sunny and warm; by contrast, today is cold and rainy.”
“My cat sleeps 20 hours a day; by contrast, my dog never stops running around.”
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