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Contrasted

Verb / kʌˈntræstʌd / Another word for contrasted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to compare in order to show differences

Synonyms & similar words

counterpoint contrast compare differentiate oppose contrast juxtapose oppose confront counterpose distinguish opposite discriminate differentiate balance

Synonyms by register

Formal

differentiated distinguished compared juxtaposed

Informal

different unlike opposite

Literary

opposed contrary

Antonyms

similar alike same identical uniform consistent parallel

Common collocations

  • sharply contrasted
  • clearly contrasted
  • contrasted with
  • contrasted sharply
  • contrasted with each other
  • contrasted the two
  • contrasted with the

Word family

noun contrast
verb contrast
adjective contrasting

Usage note

The word 'contrasted' is often used to highlight differences between two or more things. It implies a direct comparison where the distinctions are noticeable.

Example sentences

  1. She contrasted her dark hair with her light skin.
  2. The two paintings were contrasted by their use of color.
  3. The coach contrasted the team's strengths and weaknesses.
  4. He contrasted the hot weather in Florida to the cold weather in New York.
  5. The author contrasted the two main characters in her novel.

Quotes

  • The artist's job is to be a witness to his time in history. - Robert Rauschenberg
  • Everything that is beautiful and noble is the product of reason and calculation. - Charles Baudelaire
  • The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. - Horace Walpole

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