Contrast meaning in English

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Definition

a contrast: a difference, an opposition, a comparison, a distinction, a contrariety noun
in contrast to in comparison to, as opposed to
This year you have regularly been late for work and have been completing consistently poor work, this is remarkable in contrast to your performance last year when you were our best employee.
to contrast: to compare, to differentiate, to distinguish, to differ in (opinions) idiom
  • "The column rounds up the week's winners and losers and contrasts their successes and failures."
  • "I know this may contrast with your usual method of flipping a coin to decide what to do for the day, so please read it beforehand)."
  • "This fragrance contrasts exotic fruits and lush florals for a truly sophisticated smelling experience."

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