Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To compare two things to show their differences.
Contrast
/ˈkɒntrɑːst/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He wore black shoes in contrast to his white suit.The bright sun contrasts with the dark, stormy clouds.
Etymology:
From French contraster, and from Medieval Latin contrastare, meaning to stand against, derived from Latin contra- and stare which means to stand.
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