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  • 1 contrast

    3. noun
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    ✦ Lorsque contrast est un verbe, l'accent tombe sur la seconde syllabe: kənˈtrα:st, lorsque c'est un nom, sur la première: ˈkɒntrα:st.
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    1. ['kɒntrɑːst], US [-træst]
    1) ( difference) contraste m

    in contrast to something —

    to be a contrast to ou with — présenter un contraste avec

    by ou in contrast — par contre

    2) Photography, Television contraste m
    2. [kən'trɑːst], US [-'træst] 3.
    intransitive verb contraster ( with avec)
    4.
    contrasting adjective [examples] opposé; [colour, material] contrasté; [views, opinions] très différents

    English-French dictionary > contrast

  • 2 contrast

    [kən'trɑ:st] contraster, mettre en contraste;
    ∎ to contrast sb/sth with, to contrast sb/sth to mettre qn/qch en contraste avec
    [kən'trɑ:st] contraster, trancher;
    ∎ to contrast with sth contraster avec qch
    3 noun ['kɒntrɑ:st]
    (a) (difference) contraste m; (person, thing) contraste m;
    ∎ as a contrast to… comme contraste à…;
    ∎ there is a marked contrast between his public and his private life il y a un contraste frappant entre sa vie d'homme public et sa vie privée;
    ∎ life in Africa was a complete contrast to life in Europe la vie en Afrique présentait un contraste total avec la vie en Europe;
    ∎ her response was in stark contrast to the government's sa réponse était en contraste absolu avec celle du gouvernement
    (b) Art, Photography & Television contraste m
    4 by contrast, in contrast ['kɒntrɑ:st] adverb
    par contraste
    par opposition à, par contraste avec
    ►► Photography & Television contrast button bouton m de contraste

    Un panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > contrast

  • 3 contrast

    1. transitive verb

    contrast something with something — etwas von etwas [deutlich] abheben

    2. intransitive verb

    contrast with something — mit etwas kontrastieren; sich von etwas abheben

    3. noun
    1) Kontrast, der ( with zu)

    what a contrast! — welch ein Gegensatz!

    in contrast,... — im Gegensatz dazu,...

    [be] in contrast with something — im Gegensatz od. Kontrast zu etwas [stehen]

    2) (thing)

    a contrast to something — ein Gegensatz zu etwas; (person)

    be a contrast to somebody — [ganz] anders sein als jemand

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    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) im Gegensatz stehen
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) vergleichen
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) der Gegensatz
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) der Gegensatz
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    con·trast
    I. n
    [ˈkɒntrɑ:st, AM ˈkɑ:ntræst]
    1. (difference) Gegensatz m, Kontrast m ( between zwischen + dat, to/with zu + dat)
    a marked \contrast between sth ein spürbarer Gegensatz zwischen etw dat
    to make quite a \contrast einen großen Gegensatz [o starken Kontrast] darstellen
    to be in stark \contrast to sth in krassem Gegensatz zu etw dat stehen
    to provide a \contrast to sth einen Kontrast zu etw dat liefern
    by [or in] \contrast im Gegensatz, dagegen
    in \contrast to sth im Gegensatz zu etw dat
    ▪ the \contrast of sth with sth der Kontrast [o Gegensatz] zwischen etw dat und etw dat
    2. TV [Bild]kontrast m; (tone) [Farb]kontrast m
    II. vt
    [kənˈtrɑ:st, AM -ˈtræst]
    ▪ to \contrast sth etw [einander] gegenüberstellen, etw [miteinander] vergleichen
    ▪ to \contrast sth with sth etw etw dat gegenüberstellen, etw mit etw dat vergleichen
    III. vi
    [kənˈtrɑ:st, AM -ˈtræst]
    kontrastieren ( with mit + dat)
    to \contrast sharply scharf kontrastieren
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    ['kɒntrAːst]
    1. n
    1) (= contrasting) Gegenüberstellung f
    2) Gegensatz m (with, to zu); (visual, = striking difference of opposites) Kontrast m (with, to zu)

    to be in contrast with or to sth —

    she's quite a contrast to her sister — es besteht ein ziemlicher Gegensatz or Unterschied zwischen ihr und ihrer Schwester

    the contrast between the state of the £ now and last year — der Unterschied zwischen dem jetzigen Stand des Pfundes und seinem Wert im letzten Jahr

    and now, by way of contrast —

    what a contrast! — welch ein Gegensatz!

    3) (ART, PHOT, TV) Kontrast m
    2. vt
    [kən'trAːst] einen Vergleich anstellen (with zwischen +dat), gegenüberstellen ( with +dat)
    3. vi
    [kən'trAːst] im Gegensatz or in Kontrast stehen (with zu), kontrastieren (with mit); (colours also) sich abheben (with von), abstechen (with von)

    to contrast unfavourably with sth —

    his promises and his actions contrast sharply — seine Versprechungen und seine Handlungsweise stehen in scharfem Kontrast or Gegensatz zueinander

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    A s [ˈkɒntrɑːst; US ˈkɑnˌtræst] Kontrast m ( auch TV etc), Gegensatz m ( beide:
    between zwischen dat;
    to zu):
    form a contrast einen Kontrast bilden (to zu);
    by contrast im Gegensatz dazu;
    by contrast with im Vergleich mit, verglichen mit;
    in contrast to ( oder with) im Gegensatz zu;
    be in contrast to sth zu etwas im Gegensatz stehen;
    he is a great contrast to his brother er ist völlig anders als sein Bruder;
    contrast bath MED Wechselbad n;
    contrast control TV Kontrastregler m;
    contrast medium MED (Röntgen) Kontrastmittel n
    B v/t [kənˈtrɑːst; US -ˈtræst; a. ˈkɑnˌtræst] (with) kontrastieren, vergleichen (mit), entgegensetzen, gegenüberstellen (dat)
    C v/i
    1. (with) kontrastieren (mit), sich abheben, abstechen (von, gegen):
    contrasting colo(u)rs kontrastierende Farben, Kontrastfarben
    2. einen Gegensatz bilden, im Gegensatz stehen ( beide:
    with zu)
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    1. transitive verb

    contrast something with something — etwas von etwas [deutlich] abheben

    2. intransitive verb

    contrast with something — mit etwas kontrastieren; sich von etwas abheben

    3. noun
    1) Kontrast, der ( with zu)

    in contrast,... — im Gegensatz dazu,...

    [be] in contrast with something — im Gegensatz od. Kontrast zu etwas [stehen]

    a contrast to something — ein Gegensatz zu etwas; (person)

    be a contrast to somebody — [ganz] anders sein als jemand

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    n.
    Gegensatz m.
    Kontrast -e m.

    English-german dictionary > contrast

  • 4 contrast

    1.
    verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) contrastar (con)
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) comparar

    2.
    noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) contraste
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) ser como el día y la noche
    contrast1 n contraste
    I like the contrast between the cold ice cream and the hot chocolate sauce me gusta el contraste entre el helado frío y el chocolate caliente
    contrast2 vb contrastar
    tr[ (n) 'kɒntrɑːst; (vb) kɒn'trɑːst]
    1 contraste nombre masculino
    1 contrastar, comparar
    1 contrastar
    \
    SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL
    by contrast / in contrast por contraste
    in contrast to/with en contraste con, a diferencia de
    to be a contrast to somebody/something contrastar con alguien/algo
    to contrast somebody/something with somebody/something comparar alguien/algo con alguien/algo
    contrast [kən'træst] vi
    differ: contrastar, diferir
    compare: contrastar, comparar
    contrast ['kɑn.træst] n
    : contraste m
    n.
    • contrabalanza s.f.
    • contraposición s.f.
    • contraste s.m.
    v.
    • contraponer v.
    • contrastar v.
    • oponer v.
    • poner en contraste v.

    I 'kɑːntræst, 'kɒntrɑːst
    1)
    a) c ( difference) contraste m
    b) u (Art, Cin, Phot) contraste m
    2)
    a) c (different person, thing)

    to be a contrast TO somebody/something — contrastar con alguien/algo

    b) u c ( comparison) comparación f

    by contrast — (as linker) por contraste, en comparación

    in contrast to o with — (as prep) en contraste con, a diferencia de


    II
    1. kən'træst, kən'trɑːst
    transitive verb contrastar, comparar

    to contrast something/somebody WITH something/somebody — comparar algo/a alguien con algo/alguien


    2.
    vi
    a) ( differ) contrastar
    b) contrasting pres p <opinions/approaches> contrastante, opuesto
    1.
    N ['kɒntrɑːst]
    (gen) contraste m

    in contrast to or with — a diferencia de, en contraste con

    to form a contrast to or with — contrastar con

    2.
    VT [kǝn'trɑːst]

    to contrast with — comparar con, contrastar con

    3.
    VI [kǝn'trɑːst]

    to contrast with — contrastar con, hacer contraste con

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    I ['kɑːntræst, 'kɒntrɑːst]
    1)
    a) c ( difference) contraste m
    b) u (Art, Cin, Phot) contraste m
    2)
    a) c (different person, thing)

    to be a contrast TO somebody/something — contrastar con alguien/algo

    b) u c ( comparison) comparación f

    by contrast — (as linker) por contraste, en comparación

    in contrast to o with — (as prep) en contraste con, a diferencia de


    II
    1. [kən'træst, kən'trɑːst]
    transitive verb contrastar, comparar

    to contrast something/somebody WITH something/somebody — comparar algo/a alguien con algo/alguien


    2.
    vi
    a) ( differ) contrastar
    b) contrasting pres p <opinions/approaches> contrastante, opuesto

    English-spanish dictionary > contrast

  • 5 contrast

    1. n контраст, различие; противоположность

    printing contrast — контраст, реализуемый при печатании

    2. n противопоставление, сопоставление

    my marks in contrast to yours are excellent — у меня отличные отметки, не то, что у тебя; б) в противоположность

    3. v сопоставлять, сравнивать, противопоставлять
    4. v контрастировать
    5. v противоречить, расходиться
    Синонимический ряд:
    1. contrariety (noun) antithesis; contraposition; contrariety; converse
    2. difference (noun) comparison; difference; differentiation; disagreement; disparity; dissimilarity; distinction; divergence; foil; opposition; polarity
    3. compare (verb) bracket; collate; compare
    4. distinguish (verb) conflict; contradict; deviate; differ; differentiate; distinguish; diverge; oppose; set off; vary
    Антонимический ряд:
    conformity; copy; equality; homogeneity; identity; likeness; parallel; sameness; similarity; uniformity; unity

    English-Russian base dictionary > contrast

  • 6 contrast

    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) biti v nasprotju
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) primerjati
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) nasprotje
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) nasprotje
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    I [kəntraest]
    1.
    transitive verb
    ( with) nasproti postaviti; soočiti, primerjati;
    2.
    intransitive verb
    biti nasprotje, razločevati se, odbijati se
    II [kɔntræst]
    noun
    (to, between) nasprotje, raznoličje; primerjava, soočenje; antiteza; odtenek

    English-Slovenian dictionary > contrast

  • 7 contrast

    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) stå i motsetning til, danne motsetning til
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) stille opp mot hverandre
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) kontrast(virkning), motsetning
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) (klar/rak) motsetning
    I
    subst. \/ˈkɒntrɑːst\/
    1) kontrast, motsetning, motstykke
    2) motsetningsforhold, kontrast
    3) kontrastvirkning
    be in glaring contrast to stikke seg ut i forhold til, stå i sterk kontrast til
    in contrast derimot, på den annen side
    in contrast to\/with eller by contrast with i motsetning til, til forskjell fra, sammenlignet med
    II
    verb \/kənˈtrɑːst\/
    1) stille opp mot hverandre, sette opp mot hverandre
    2) stille opp som motsetning
    3) kontrastere, danne motsetning, danne kontrast, stikke sterkt av mot
    as contrasted with i motsetning til, til forskjell fra, sammenlignet med
    contrast with danne motsetning mot, stå i motsetning til

    English-Norwegian dictionary > contrast

  • 8 contrast

    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) stå i modsætning til
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) sammenligne
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) kontrast; modsætning
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) modsætning
    * * *
    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) stå i modsætning til
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) sammenligne
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) kontrast; modsætning
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) modsætning

    English-Danish dictionary > contrast

  • 9 contrast

    I ['kɒntrɑːst] [AE -træst]
    1) contrasto m.

    in contrast to o by contrast with sth. in contrasto con qcs.; in contrast to sb. in contrasto con qcn.; to be a contrast to o with essere in contrasto con [thing, event]; by o in contrast — per contrasto

    2) fot. telev. contrasto m.
    II 1. [kən'trɑːst] [AE -'træst]

    to contrast X with Y — mettere in contrasto X con Y, contrapporre X a Y

    2.
    verbo intransitivo contrastare, essere in contrasto
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    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) contrastare
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) confrontare
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) contrasto
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) opposto
    * * *
    I ['kɒntrɑːst] [AE -træst]
    1) contrasto m.

    in contrast to o by contrast with sth. in contrasto con qcs.; in contrast to sb. in contrasto con qcn.; to be a contrast to o with essere in contrasto con [thing, event]; by o in contrast — per contrasto

    2) fot. telev. contrasto m.
    II 1. [kən'trɑːst] [AE -'træst]

    to contrast X with Y — mettere in contrasto X con Y, contrapporre X a Y

    2.
    verbo intransitivo contrastare, essere in contrasto

    English-Italian dictionary > contrast

  • 10 contrast

    ------------------------------------------------------------
    [English Word] compare
    [Swahili Word] -pambanisha
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] contrast
    [Swahili Word] -pambanisha
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] oppose
    [Swahili Word] -pambanisha
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] put side by side
    [Swahili Word] -pambanisha
    [Part of Speech] verb
    ------------------------------------------------------------

    English-Swahili dictionary > contrast

  • 11 contrast

    1. ['kɔntrɑːst] n 2. [kən'trɑːst] vt
    zestawiać (zestawić perf), porównywać (porównać perf)

    in contrast to/with — w przeciwieństwie do +gen

    * * *
    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) być w sprzeczności
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) porównywać
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) kontrast
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) przeciwieństwo

    English-Polish dictionary > contrast

  • 12 contrast

    ellentétes dolog, ellentét to contrast: ellentétbe hoz, elüt, távgépíró, ellentétben áll
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    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) elüt
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) összehasonlít
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) ellentét
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) ellentét

    English-Hungarian dictionary > contrast

  • 13 contrast

    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) a contrasta (cu)
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) a pune în con­trast
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) contrast
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) opus

    English-Romanian dictionary > contrast

  • 14 contrast

    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) stangast á við
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) bera saman (andstæður)
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) andstæða
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) andstæða

    English-Icelandic dictionary > contrast

  • 15 contrast

    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) contrastar
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) comparar
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) contraste
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) contraste
    * * *
    con.trast
    [k'ɔntra:st; k'a:ntræst] n 1 contraste, diferença. 2 pessoa ou coisa diferente. • [kəntr'a:st; kəntr'æst] vt+vi 1 contrastar, diferenciar(-se). 2 comparar. 3 formar contraste, destacar-se. 4 realçar.

    English-Portuguese dictionary > contrast

  • 16 contrast

    n. kontrast, zıtlık, tezat, çelişki
    ————————
    v. kontrastı olmak, karşılaştırmak; tezat oluşturmak, çelişmek
    * * *
    1. karşıt 2. karşılaştır (v.) 3. tersi (n.)
    * * *
    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) çelişmek
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) karşılaştırmak
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) zıtlık
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) farklı olan şey/kimse

    English-Turkish dictionary > contrast

  • 17 contrast

    • jyrkästi erota
    • vastakohta
    • vastakkaisuus
    • verrata
    • vertailla
    • ero
    • asettaa vastakkain
    • muodostaa vastakohta
    • sävykkyys
    • poiketa
    • kontrasti
    * * *
    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) olla ristiriidassa
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) verrata
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) vastakohtaisuus
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) vastakohta

    English-Finnish dictionary > contrast

  • 18 contrast

    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) kontrastēt
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) pretstatīt; salīdzināt
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) kontrasts
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) kontrasts; pretstats
    * * *
    kontrasts, pretstats; pretnostatīšana, pretstatījums; pretstatīt, salīdzināt; kontrastēt

    English-Latvian dictionary > contrast

  • 19 contrast

    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) sudaryti kontrastą, skirtis
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) sugretinti
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) kontrastas, skirtumas
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) kontrastas, priešingybė

    English-Lithuanian dictionary > contrast

  • 20 contrast

    n. kontrast; motsats, tydlig olikhet, motsatsen, motsatser; motsatt förhållande; skillnaden mellan mörka och ljusa pixlar (data)
    --------
    v. ställa som motsats; jämföra
    * * *
    1. verb
    1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) kontrastera
    2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) jämföra
    2. noun
    1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) kontrast, skillnad
    2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) kontrast, motsats

    English-Swedish dictionary > contrast

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  • contrast — ► NOUN 1) the state of being noticeably different from something else when put or considered together. 2) a thing or person noticeably different from another. 3) the degree of difference between tones in a television picture, photograph, etc. 4)… …   English terms dictionary

  • contrast — ♦♦♦ contrasts, contrasting, contrasted (The noun is pronounced [[t]kɒ̱ntrɑːst, træst[/t]]. The verb is pronounced [[t]kəntrɑ͟ːst, træ̱st[/t]].) 1) N VAR: oft N between pl n A contrast is a great difference between two or more things which is… …   English dictionary

  • contrast — I. verb Etymology: French contraster, from Middle French, to oppose, resist, alteration of contrester, from Vulgar Latin *contrastare, from Latin contra + stare to stand more at stand Date: 1646 transitive verb to set off in contrast ; compare or …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • contrast — I UK [ˈkɒntrɑːst] / US [ˈkɑnˌtræst] noun Word forms contrast : singular contrast plural contrasts *** 1) [countable/uncountable] a noticeable difference between people or things contrast between: the contrast between her life before the accident… …   English dictionary

  • contrast — con|trast1 [ kan,træst ] noun *** 1. ) count or uncount a noticeable difference between people or things: contrast between: the contrast between her life before the accident and now 2. ) count something that is different from something else in a… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • contrast — 1 noun 1 (C, U) a difference between people, ideas, or things etc that are compared (+ between): The contrast between the two sisters surprised him. 2 in contrast/by contrast used when you are comparing objects or situations and saying that they… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • contrast*/*/ — [ˈkɒntrɑːst] noun I 1) [C/U] a noticeable difference between people or things There is a striking contrast between these two attitudes.[/ex] In contrast to deserts in the south, the northern part of the state is very green.[/ex] 2) [C] something… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

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