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1 compare
[kəm'peə]1) (to put (things etc) side by side in order to see to what extent they are the same or different: If you compare his work with hers you will find hers more accurate; This is a good essay compared with your last one.) a compara2) (to describe as being similar to: She compared him to a monkey.) a compara (cu)3) (to be near in standard or quality: He just can't compare with Mozart.) a se compara•- comparative
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2 contrast
1. verb1) (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 contrast2. noun1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) contrast2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) opus
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