contrast (EN)noun, verb
noun “contrast”
singular contrast , plural contrasts or uncountable
- a difference between two objects, people, or concepts Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.The
contrast between the bustling city life and the calm countryside was striking. - something that is the opposite of or strikingly different from something else This smartphone is quite a
contrast compared to the last year's model. - a difference in brightness, and/or hue between colors The photographer increased the
contrast of the photo.
verb “contrast”
infinitive contrast ; he contrasts ; past tense contrasted ; past part. contrasted ; ger. contrasting
- to bring attention to the difference between (two things) The teacher
contrasted democracy with dictatorship to highlight the differences in governance. - to form a contrast The bright flowers
contrasted beautifully against the dark green leaves.