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contrasting

/kənˈtrɑːstɪŋ/

/kənˈtræstɪŋ/

contrastingadjective

more contrasting

Comp.

most contrasting

Super.

/kənˈtrɑːstɪŋ/

/kənˈtræstɪŋ/

Translations

контрастный

The artist used contrasting colors to make the painting more vibrant.

Художник использовал контрастные цвета, чтобы сделать картину более яркой.

Definitions

Showing a noticeable difference when compared.

The contrasting colors of the painting made it stand out in the gallery.

Opposing or differing in a way that highlights differences.

The contrasting opinions in the debate highlighted the complexity of the issue.

Synonyms

Antonyms

contrastingnoun

/kənˈtrɑːstɪŋ/

/kənˈtræstɪŋ/

Gerund used substantively to denote the act or process of noting differences.

Definitions

The act or process of comparing things in order to show their differences.

The subtle contrasting of textures gives the designers work a unique appeal.

Synonyms

contrastverb

contrasting

Gerund

contrasted

Past Simple

contrasted

Past Participle

contrasting

Gerund

/ˈkɒntrɑːst/

/ˈkɑːntræst/

Translations

сопоставлять

The teacher asked the students to contrast the two historical events.

Учитель попросил студентов сопоставить два исторических события.

противопоставлять

In her essay, she contrasts the benefits of city life with the drawbacks.

В своем эссе она противопоставляет преимущества городской жизни недостаткам.

Additional translations

контрастировать

Definitions

To compare in such a way as to emphasize differences.

The teacher asked the students to contrast the two historical events in their essays.

To differ noticeably; to stand in opposition or show striking differences.

The bright curtains contrast with the dark walls.

Synonyms

set off

contrastnoun

Definitions

The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.

The contrast between the dark clouds and the bright sun was stunning.

A person or thing that is strikingly different from another.

Her cheerful personality was a contrast to his gloomy demeanor.

The degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of a picture, television screen, etc.

Adjusting the contrast on the TV made the image clearer.

A substance used in medical imaging to enhance the visibility of internal structures.

The patient was given contrast before the CT scan.

contrastadjective

Definitions

(attributive) Providing or relating to visual distinction or enhancement resulting from differences in light, colour, or composition.

Contrast dye improves the clarity of MRI images.

Having parts or details that are sharply different in color, texture, or tone; distinctive by contrast.

The jacket features contrast sleeves that make the design stand out.