CONTRASTS
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Contrasts.
Contrasts - as a noun
The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
Example: "In contrast to"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
direct contrastThe act of distinguishing by comparing differences
A conceptual separation or distinction
Example: "There is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demarcationdividing linelineHypernyms (Closely Related)
differentiationdistinctionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
The range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)
Contrasts - as a verb
Put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
Example: "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student"
To show differences when compared; be different
Example: "The students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterpointHypernyms (Closely Related)
differHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The contrasts between the rich and the poor are stark in this city."
"The novel explores the contrasts between tradition and modernity."
"The magazine article discusses the cultural contrasts between East and West."
"The film cleverly uses contrasts to highlight the difference in characters' personalities."
"The exhibition showcased the stark contrasts between light and shadow in the artist's work."
Word Game Points
Is CONTRASTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contrasts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRASTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is CONTRASTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contrasts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRASTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is CONTRASTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contrasts is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRASTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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