Origin of word contrast

English word contrast comes from Latin sto, Latin contra, and later French contraster (To contrast.)

Detailed word origin of contrast

Dictionary entry Language Definition
sto Latin (lat) (Medieval Latin) I [currently] am (feel). (Medieval Latin) I am [located at]. I stand. I stay, remain.
contra Latin (lat) Across from, opposite. Against Against. Contrary to. In return, back. Opposite to. Otherwise.
contrastare Italian (ita) (intransitive) To contradict, to contrast, to clash.. (transitive) To dispute.. (transitive) To oppose, to resist.
contraster French (fra) To contrast.
contrast English (eng) (countable) A control on a television, etc, that adjusts the amount of contrast in the images being displayed.. (countable) A difference between two objects, people or concepts.. (countable) A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.. (countable, uncountable, rhetoric) Antithesis.. (uncountable) The degree of this […]

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[ verb kuhn-trast, kon-trast; noun kon-trast ]

/ verb kənˈtræst, ˈkɒn træst; noun ˈkɒn træst /

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verb (used with object)

to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.

verb (used without object)

to exhibit unlikeness on comparison with something else; form a contrast.

Linguistics. to differ in a way that can serve to distinguish meanings: The sounds (p) and (b) contrast in the words “pin” and “bin.”

noun

the act of contrasting; the state of being contrasted.

a striking exhibition of unlikeness.

a person or thing that is strikingly unlike in comparison: The weather down here is a welcome contrast to what we’re having back home.

opposition or juxtaposition of different forms, lines, or colors in a work of art to intensify each element’s properties and produce a more dynamic expressiveness.

Photography. the relative difference between light and dark areas of a print or negative.

Television. the brightness ratio of the lightest to the darkest part of the television screen image.

Linguistics. a difference between linguistic elements, especially sounds, that can serve to distinguish meanings.

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    Origin of contrast

    First recorded in 1480–90; (verb) from Middle French contraster, from Italian contrastare “to contest,” from Latin contrā- contra-1 + stāre stand; (noun) earlier contraste, from French, from Italian contrasto “conflict,” derivative of contrastare

    OTHER WORDS FROM contrast

    con·trast·a·ble, adjectivecon·trast·a·bly, adverbcon·trast·ing·ly, adverbqua·si-con·trast·ed, adjective

    un·con·trast·a·ble, adjectiveun·con·trast·a·bly, adverbun·con·trast·ed, adjectiveun·con·trast·ing, adjectivewell-con·trast·ed, adjective

    WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH contrast

    compare, contrast

    Words nearby contrast

    contrarious, contrariwise, contrary, contrary motion, contrasexual, contrast, contrastive, contrastive stress, contrast medium, contrasty, contrasuggestible

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    Words related to contrast

    comparison, contradiction, disagreement, disparity, distinction, divergence, diversity, opposition, variation, contradict, diverge, vary, antithesis, contradistinction, contrariety, converse, differentiation, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, foil

    How to use contrast in a sentence

    • By contrast, no song from SSA has ever hit the 300 million mark.

    • Inhibited children, in contrast, avoided chances to make friends in new situations and to stand out academically or socially in school.

    • By contrast, the “deoptimized” coronavirus has several hundred genetic changes.

    • In contrast, Biden did not travel Tuesday to South Florida, where there are signs he is struggling with the Cuban American community.

    • By contrast, our death rate is roughly 58 per 100,000 Americans, more than five times Germany’s per capita toll.

    • “After the New York mentality, it is the ultimate contrast to see people making things by hand,” he said.

    • In contrast, Boehner’s leadership team filed into his ceremonial office and greeted the teary newly-elected Speaker with hugs.

    • By contrast, John McCain, the eventual GOP nominee, had raised approximately $12.7 million in the first quarter of 2007 alone.

    • In contrast to Paul, Huckabee has never palled around with Al Sharpton.

    • By contrast, a gun will allow a pilot to attack hostile forces that are less than 300 feet from friendly ground forces.

    • But the contrast thus presented is one that has acquired a new meaning in the age in which we live.

    • In contrast to the Widal, it begins to fade about the end of the second week, and soon thereafter entirely disappears.

    • This contrast implies a great wrong somewhere, and for which somebody must be responsible.

    • The contrast between the open street and the enclosed stuffiness of the dim and crowded interior was overwhelming.

    • His life had been the strangest contrast to the calm countenance which I saw so tranquilly listen to its own tale.

    British Dictionary definitions for contrast

    verb (kənˈtrɑːst)

    (often foll by with) to distinguish or be distinguished by comparison of unlike or opposite qualities

    noun (ˈkɒntrɑːst)

    distinction or emphasis of difference by comparison of opposite or dissimilar things, qualities, etc (esp in the phrases by contrast, in contrast to or with)

    a person or thing showing notable differences when compared with another

    (in painting) the effect of the juxtaposition of different colours, tones, etc

    1. (of a photographic emulsion) the degree of density measured against exposure used
    2. the extent to which adjacent areas of an optical image, esp on a television screen or in a photographic negative or print, differ in brightness

    psychol the phenomenon that when two different but related stimuli are presented close together in space and/or time they are perceived as being more different than they really are

    Derived forms of contrast

    contrastable, adjectivecontrastably, adverbcontrasting, adjectivecontrastive, adjective

    contrastively, adverb

    Word Origin for contrast

    C16: (n): via French from Italian, from contrastare (vb), from Latin contra- against + stare to stand

    Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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    English[edit]

    Etymology[edit]

    From French contraster, from Italian contrastare (“to resist», «to withstand”), from Vulgar Latin *contrāstāre, from Latin contrā (“against”) + stō, stāre (“to stand”).

    Pronunciation[edit]

    • (noun)
      (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/
      (US) enPR: kŏn’trăst, IPA(key): /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/
    • (verb)
      (UK) IPA(key): /kənˈtɹɑːst/

      (US) enPR: kəntrăst’, kŏn’trăst, IPA(key): /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/, /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/
    • Rhymes: -ɑːst

    Noun[edit]

    contrast (countable and uncountable, plural contrasts)

    1. (medicine) is a substance used to increase the contrast of structures or fluids within the body in medical imaging.
    2. (countable) A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.
      1. (uncountable) The degree of this difference.

        The red and the orange don’t have much contrast between them — I can hardly tell them apart.

      2. (countable) A control on a television, etc, that adjusts the amount of contrast in the images being displayed.
    3. (countable) A difference between two objects, people or concepts.

      Israel is a country of many contrasts.

      • The colonel and his sponsor made a queer contrast: Greystone [the sponsor] long and stringy, with a face that seemed as if a cold wind was eternally playing on it.

      • 1851, Herman Melville, Moby Dick, Chapter 11:

        … there is no quality in this world that is not what it is merely by contrast.

    4. (countable) Something that is opposite of or strikingly different from something else.

      • 2001, David L. Lieber; Jules Harlow, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary, page 746:

        Why this denunciation of idolatry at this point? And why are Shabbat and the sanctuary mentioned as contrasts to idol worship?

    5. (countable, uncountable, rhetoric) Antithesis.

    Derived terms[edit]

    • contrast agent
    • contrast medium
    • contrast radiography
    • contrast ratio
    • contrast set
    • contrast therapy
    • in contrast
    • metacontrast
    • noncontrast
    • paracontrast
    • phase contrast microscope
    • phase contrast microscopy
    • reverse contrast

    Translations[edit]

    difference that makes colours more or less distinguishable

    • Azerbaijani: təzad (az), kontrast
    • Bulgarian: контраст (bg) m (kontrast)
    • Catalan: contrast (ca) m
    • Chinese:
      Mandarin: 对比度 (zh)
    • Esperanto: kontrasto (eo)
    • Finnish: kontrasti (fi)
    • Galician: contraste m
    • German: Kontrast (de) m
    • Italian: contrasto (it) m
    • Japanese: please add this translation if you can
    • Maori: pūrata
    • Norwegian:
      Bokmål: kontrast (no) m
      Nynorsk: kontrast m
    • Persian: کنتراست‎ (fa) (kontrâst)
    • Polish: kontrast (pl) m
    • Portuguese: contraste (pt) m
    • Romanian: contrast (ro) n
    • Russian: контра́ст (ru) m (kontrást)
    • Spanish: contraste (es) m
    • Swedish: kontrast (sv) c

    degree of this difference

    • Chinese:
      Mandarin: please add this translation if you can
    • Esperanto: kontrasto (eo)
    • Finnish: kontrasti (fi)
    • German: Kontrast (de) m
    • Italian: contrasto (it) m
    • Japanese: please add this translation if you can
    • Maori: pūrata
    • Norwegian:
      Bokmål: kontrast (no) m
      Nynorsk: kontrast m
    • Portuguese: contraste (pt) m
    • Romanian: contrast (ro) n
    • Spanish: contraste (es) m
    • Swedish: kontrast (sv) c

    difference between two objects, people or concepts

    • Azerbaijani: təzad (az), kontrast
    • Bulgarian: контраст (bg) m (kontrast)
    • Catalan: contrast (ca) m
    • Czech: protiklad (cs) m
    • Esperanto: kontrasto (eo)
    • Finnish: vastakohta (fi), kontrasti (fi)
    • French: contraste (fr) m
    • Galician: contraste m
    • German: Gegensatz (de) m, Kontrast (de) m, Unterschied (de) m
    • Hebrew: ניגוד‎ (he) m (nigud)
    • Italian: contrasto (it), diversità (it) f
    • Latvian: kontrasts m, pretstats m
    • Norwegian:
      Bokmål: kontrast (no) m
      Nynorsk: kontrast m
    • Polish: kontrast (pl) m
    • Portuguese: contraste (pt) m
    • Spanish: contraste (es) m
    • Swedish: kontrast (sv) c

    control on a television, etc

    • Bulgarian: контраст (bg) m (kontrast)
    • Esperanto: kontrasto (eo)
    • Finnish: kontrastinappula
    • German: Kontrast (de) m
    • Italian: contrasto (it) m
    • Norwegian:
      Bokmål: kontrast (no) m
      Nynorsk: kontrast m
    • Portuguese: contraste (pt) m
    • Spanish: contraste (es) m
    • Swedish: kontrast (sv)

    Verb[edit]

    contrast (third-person singular simple present contrasts, present participle contrasting, simple past and past participle contrasted)

    1. (transitive) To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.
    2. (intransitive) To form a contrast.

      Foreground and background strongly contrast.

      • 1845, Charles Lyell, Lyell’s Travels in North America
        The joints which divide the sandstone contrast finely with the divisional planes which separate the basalt into pillars.

    Antonyms[edit]

    • (to show difference): liken

    Derived terms[edit]

    • compare and contrast
    • contrasting
    • contrastive

    Translations[edit]

    See also[edit]

    • compare

    Catalan[edit]

    Etymology[edit]

    From contrastar, attested from the 14th century.[1]

    Pronunciation[edit]

    • (Balearic, Valencian) IPA(key): /konˈtɾast/
    • (Central) IPA(key): /kunˈtɾast/

    Noun[edit]

    contrast m (plural contrasts or contrastos)

    1. contrast

    References[edit]

    1. ^ “contrast”, in Gran Diccionari de la Llengua Catalana, Grup Enciclopèdia Catalana, 2023

    Further reading[edit]

    • “contrast” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
    • “contrast” in Diccionari normatiu valencià, Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua.
    • “contrast” in Diccionari català-valencià-balear, Antoni Maria Alcover and Francesc de Borja Moll, 1962.

    Dutch[edit]

    Etymology[edit]

    Borrowed from French contraste, from Middle French contraste, from Italian contrasto.

    Pronunciation[edit]

    • IPA(key): /kɔnˈtrɑst/
    • Hyphenation: con‧trast
    • Rhymes: -ɑst

    Noun[edit]

    contrast n (plural contrasten, diminutive contrastje n)

    1. A contrast.
      Synonym: tegenstelling

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    • contrasteren

    Romanian[edit]

    Etymology[edit]

    From French contraste.

    Noun[edit]

    contrast n (plural contraste)

    1. contrast

    Declension[edit]

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    Language naturally evolves. Words change in meaning, spelling, and pronunciation as time goes on, influenced by cultural events, new technologies, and many other factors. 

    The word contrast is a perfect example of this evolution. It’s a relatively simple word, but it has multiple definitions, some newer than others. 

    So, today’s word of the day is contrast. By the end of this article, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the word contrast, its definitions, its history, and how to use it. Let’s get started. 

    What’s the Definition of Contrast?

    You probably know at least one of the definitions for the word contrast, but this word comes in a few forms, each with its own definition or definitions. Let’s break down the definitions of each of the word’s various forms. 

    First, let’s look at contrast as a noun. The noun form is pronounced ˈkɒntræst, emphasizing the first syllable. Here are the definitions: 

    • An observable difference or degree of difference between multiple subjects
    • The comparison of one object to another 
    • A juxtaposition between two aspects of something, particularly in a work of art 
    • A setting in photo editing software that can change the difference between light and dark pixels, making for a higher or lower range of colors in an image

    As you can see, there are several possible definitions that somebody can invoke when they use the word contrast in a sentence.  They could refer to a difference between two things, a comparison being made, or intentional and artistic juxtaposition. The meaning will change with the given context in which it is used. 

    In its verb form, the word contrast is pronounced kənˈtræst, emphasizing the second syllable. It has multiple definitions as well, which vary slightly from the transitive to the intransitive form of the word. 

    Here’s the definition for the transitive form: 

    • To compare two or more subjects to highlight the differences between them 

    Here is the definition of the intransitive form:

    • To be different from another thing 

    When the transitive form is used, it is normally a third party that is taking the time to compare the differences between two things. When the intransitive form is used, it is to say that one thing contrasts with another thing. 

    Where Did the Word Contrast Come From? 

    To find the word’s history, we need to look a little into its linguistics. The word contrast takes its origins back in the Latin language. The Medieval Latin word contrastare combines the Latin root stare, meaning “stand,” and the Latin contra-, meaning “against.” So, contrastare literally means “to stand against.”

    From Latin, the word eventually made its way into Italy through the Italian contrastare, and it took a robust form towards the end of the Middle French period. The French contraster is the verb form, and contraste is the noun form. 

    In the 17th century, contrast finally made its way into the English language in its current form. During this time, it was only understood to be a verb in the transitive sense, meaning that a person could contrast one thing with another. 

    By the 18th century, the word had gained popularity and was starting to be used often when describing art. The word eventually adapted, attaining a noun form as well. 

    By the 20th century, the use of contrast began to increase dramatically, especially with the invention of photography and, later, photo editing. There became a photo editing setting called contrast with modern digital photo editing technology. 

    Contrast adjusts the difference between two pixels that are next to each other. So by increasing the contrast in a picture, you can increase the color spectrum available in the picture, make colors seem brighter or darker, or lower the contrast and make the colors more similar, giving the photo a muted feel.

    What Are Some Example Sentences for Contrast?

    To clarify the word contrast and its definitions, here are some example sentences using all of its forms. 

    I enjoy the contrast of the deep rich caramel with the light saltiness. It makes for an amazing candy!

    In sharp contrast to the slow pace of my small hometown, New York is like a whole new world of hustle and bustle.

    The abstract nature of Van Gogh’s shapes is in stark contrast to his perfect understanding of color and how to use it to evoke certain emotions. 

    When I took this photo, it was a little dark, so I played with the brightness and contrast to bring out the image more. 

    As we compare and contrast the two books, pay close attention to the protagonists and their character development throughout the narrative.

    The dark, jagged mountain contrasts boldly with the swirly blue sky.

    Are There Any Collocations for Contrast?

    There are several important collocations for the word contrast. Because this word is so common, many adverbs and adjectives are used in tandem with it. Here are some important collocations for contrast. 

    • Sharp contrast
    • Stark contrast
    • Beautifully contrast
    • Dramatically contrast
    • Direct contrast
    • Striking contrast
    • Interesting contrast

    What Are the Synonyms for Contrast? 

    Here are some synonyms for the word contrast that you might find in a thesaurus. 

    • Dissimilarity
    • Comparison
    • Contradiction
    • Divergence
    • Unlikeness
    • Differentiation
    • Dissimilitude
    • Contradict
    • Diverge
    • Vary 

    What Are the Antonyms?  

    These are some antonyms for the word thesaurus.

    • Agreement
    • Harmony
    • Similarity
    • Harmonize
    • Agree

    A Full Understanding

    Although the word contrast has multiple definitions and forms, it is a common and important word to understand. And now you have a clear picture of what contrast means, how it came to be in American English, and how to use it. 

    So go use this word in your writing and your conversations. If you ever need a refresher, just return to this article for the information you need. 

    Sources:

    Contrast | Cambridge English Dictionary 

    Contrast English Definition and Meaning | Lexico 

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    What is the difference between a contrast and a comparison?

    • In ‘compare’,when we use the word «compare» in a sentence,we basically mean that we are drawing similarities between two different objects or situations. …

    • ‘Compare’ draws parallels between two situations. …

    • The verb form of ‘compare’ is comparing,In comparison to,etc. …

    • Example of ‘compare’: «To compare is to weigh the consequences». …

    What is the difference between contrast and contradiction?

    • As nouns the difference between contrast and contradiction is that contrast is (label) a difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable while contradiction is (uncountable) the act of contradicting. is to set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

    What does it mean to contrast?

    • Contrast is the difference in luminance and/or color that makes an object distinguishable. In visual perception of the real world, contrast is determined by the difference in the color and brightness of the object and other objects within the same field of view.

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    Contrast:

    Noun-

    • the state of being strikingly different from something else, typically something in juxtaposition or close association.
    • the degree of difference between tones in a television picture, photograph, or other image.
    • enhancement of the apparent brightness or clarity of a design provided bythe juxtaposition of different colors or textures.
    •  the action of calling attention to notable differences.

    Verb-

    • differ strikingly
    • compare in such a way as to emphasize differences

    Derivatives:

    • contrastingly |ˈkänˌtrastiNGlē, kənˈtras-|adverb
    • contrastive |kənˈtrastiv, ˈkänˌtras-|adjective

    Origin: late 17th cent. (as a term in fine art, in the sense ‘juxtapose so as to bring out differences in form and color’): from French contraste (noun), contraster (verb), via Italian from medieval Latin contrastare, from Latin contra- ‘against’ + stare ‘stand.’

    Synonyms:

    • comparison
    • contradiction
    • disagreement
    • disparity
    • distinction
    • divergence
    • diversity
    • opposition
    • variation
    • antithesis
    • contradistinction
    • contrariety
    • converse
    • differentiation
    • dissimilarity
    • dissimilitude
    • foil
    • heterogeneity
    • incompatibility
    • incongruousness
    • inconsistency
    • inequality
    • inverse
    • oppositeness
    • reverse
    • unlikeness
    • variance
    • adverse
    • contraposition

    Antonyms:

    • agreement
    • harmony
    • likeness
    • peace
    • sameness
    • similarity
    • equality
    • same
    • conformity
    • copy
    • facsimile
    • homogeneousness
    • uniformity
    • unity

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    To me, the word “contrast” is the action of juxtaposing two objects with each other. I think not of color or value, but texture and composition. I like to experience the world around me with my hands and ears more than my eyes. I think of the transition from the sidewalk to the grass, or the beach to the ocean. Such dichotomies interest not only my mind, but also my body.

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    I am proud of Edinburgh’s status as a financial centre, but where is it on the index of global financial centres? Sixty-fourth. Below Hamilton, Casablanca and Mauritius. London, by contrast, is second only to New York. That’s a link worth keeping.

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    ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CONTRAST

    (N): via French from Italian, from contrastare (vb), from Latin contra- against + stare to stand.

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    PRONUNCIATION OF CONTRAST

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    GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONTRAST

    Contrast is a verb and can also act as a noun.

    A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

    The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

    See the conjugation of the verb contrast in English.

    WHAT DOES CONTRAST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

    Contrast

    Contrast may refer to: ▪ Contrast, the difference in color and light between parts of an image ▪ Contrast, vertical, horizontal, concave, convex, geometric, organic, soft, hard, coarse, smooth etc. ▪ Contrast, expressing distinctions between words ▪ Contrast, a combination of averages whose coefficients add up to zero, or the difference between two means ▪ Contrast, describing the difference between two or more entities ▪ Negative contrast effect, a phenomenon studied in psychology…


    Definition of contrast in the English dictionary

    The first definition of contrast in the dictionary is to distinguish or be distinguished by comparison of unlike or opposite qualities. Other definition of contrast is distinction or emphasis of difference by comparison of opposite or dissimilar things, qualities, etc. Contrast is also a person or thing showing notable differences when compared with another.

    CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO CONTRAST

    PRESENT

    Present

    I contrast

    you contrast

    he/she/it contrasts

    we contrast

    you contrast

    they contrast

    Present continuous

    I am contrasting

    you are contrasting

    he/she/it is contrasting

    we are contrasting

    you are contrasting

    they are contrasting

    Present perfect

    I have contrasted

    you have contrasted

    he/she/it has contrasted

    we have contrasted

    you have contrasted

    they have contrasted

    Present perfect continuous

    I have been contrasting

    you have been contrasting

    he/she/it has been contrasting

    we have been contrasting

    you have been contrasting

    they have been contrasting

    Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

    PAST

    Past

    I contrasted

    you contrasted

    he/she/it contrasted

    we contrasted

    you contrasted

    they contrasted

    Past continuous

    I was contrasting

    you were contrasting

    he/she/it was contrasting

    we were contrasting

    you were contrasting

    they were contrasting

    Past perfect

    I had contrasted

    you had contrasted

    he/she/it had contrasted

    we had contrasted

    you had contrasted

    they had contrasted

    Past perfect continuous

    I had been contrasting

    you had been contrasting

    he/she/it had been contrasting

    we had been contrasting

    you had been contrasting

    they had been contrasting

    Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

    FUTURE

    Future

    I will contrast

    you will contrast

    he/she/it will contrast

    we will contrast

    you will contrast

    they will contrast

    Future continuous

    I will be contrasting

    you will be contrasting

    he/she/it will be contrasting

    we will be contrasting

    you will be contrasting

    they will be contrasting

    Future perfect

    I will have contrasted

    you will have contrasted

    he/she/it will have contrasted

    we will have contrasted

    you will have contrasted

    they will have contrasted

    Future perfect continuous

    I will have been contrasting

    you will have been contrasting

    he/she/it will have been contrasting

    we will have been contrasting

    you will have been contrasting

    they will have been contrasting

    The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

    CONDITIONAL

    Conditional

    I would contrast

    you would contrast

    he/she/it would contrast

    we would contrast

    you would contrast

    they would contrast

    Conditional continuous

    I would be contrasting

    you would be contrasting

    he/she/it would be contrasting

    we would be contrasting

    you would be contrasting

    they would be contrasting

    Conditional perfect

    I would have contrast

    you would have contrast

    he/she/it would have contrast

    we would have contrast

    you would have contrast

    they would have contrast

    Conditional perfect continuous

    I would have been contrasting

    you would have been contrasting

    he/she/it would have been contrasting

    we would have been contrasting

    you would have been contrasting

    they would have been contrasting

    Conditional or «future-in-the-past» tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

    IMPERATIVE

    Imperative

    you contrast
    we let´s contrast
    you contrast

    The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

    NONFINITE VERB FORMS

    Past participle

    contrasted

    Present Participle

    contrasting

    Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

    WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONTRAST

    Synonyms and antonyms of contrast in the English dictionary of synonyms

    SYNONYMS OF «CONTRAST»

    The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «contrast» and belong to the same grammatical category.

    Translation of «contrast» into 25 languages

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    TRANSLATION OF CONTRAST

    Find out the translation of contrast to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

    The translations of contrast from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «contrast» in English.

    Translator English — Chinese


    对照

    1,325 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Spanish


    contraste

    570 millions of speakers

    English


    contrast

    510 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Hindi


    इसके विपरीत

    380 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Arabic


    تَبايُن

    280 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Russian


    контраст

    278 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Portuguese


    contraste

    270 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Bengali


    বিপরীত হত্তয়া

    260 millions of speakers

    Translator English — French


    contraste

    220 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Malay


    Kontras

    190 millions of speakers

    Translator English — German


    Kontrast

    180 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Japanese


    相違

    130 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Korean


    대조

    85 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Javanese


    Kontras

    85 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Vietnamese


    sự tương phản

    80 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Tamil


    முரணாக

    75 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Marathi


    कॉंट्रास्ट

    75 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Turkish


    kontrast

    70 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Italian


    contrasto

    65 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Polish


    kontrast

    50 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Ukrainian


    контраст

    40 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Romanian


    contrast

    30 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Greek


    αντίθεση

    15 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Afrikaans


    kontras

    14 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Swedish


    kontrast

    10 millions of speakers

    Translator English — Norwegian


    kontrast

    5 millions of speakers

    Trends of use of contrast

    TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTRAST»

    The term «contrast» is very widely used and occupies the 5.679 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.

    Trends

    FREQUENCY

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    Principal search tendencies and common uses of contrast

    List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «contrast».

    FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTRAST» OVER TIME

    The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «contrast» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «contrast» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

    Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about contrast

    10 QUOTES WITH «CONTRAST»

    Famous quotes and sentences with the word contrast.

    Simultaneous contrast is not just a curious optical phenomenon — it is the very heart of painting.

    Orwell’s ‘1984’ convinced me, rightly or wrongly, that Marxism was only a quantum leap away from tyranny. By contrast, Huxley’s ‘Brave New World’ suggested that the totalitarian systems of the future might be subservient and ingratiating.

    A true revolution of values will soon look uneasily on the glaring contrast of poverty and wealth.

    In Mozart and Salieri we see the contrast between the genius which does what it must and the talent which does what it can.

    Women feel like we’re fat if we can’t wear the clothes we wore in high school. Men, in contrast, only start to feel fat only when they can no longer fit into a foreign car.

    But in Christianity, by contrast, the freedom of the children of God was also freedom from all important worldly interests, from all art and science, etc.

    A wonderful thing about a book, in contrast to a computer screen, is that you can take it to bed with you.

    I am proud of Edinburgh’s status as a financial centre, but where is it on the index of global financial centres? Sixty-fourth. Below Hamilton, Casablanca and Mauritius. London, by contrast, is second only to New York. That’s a link worth keeping.

    The system that enables the most people to earn the most success is free enterprise, by matching up people’s skills, interests, and abilities. In contrast, redistribution simply spreads money around. Even worse, it attenuates the ability to earn success by perverting economic incentives.

    I am convinced that this approach, a mainstream Democratic approach, commands the strong support of the American people, and presents a sharp and compassionate contrast to the Republican abortion position which offers no real hope or commitment to mother or child.

    10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONTRAST»

    Discover the use of contrast in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to contrast and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

    1

    Contrast: An Investigator’s Basic Reference Guide to …

    Chapters are arranged logically to facilitate greater knowledge and skills. The second edition highlights the full breadth of «Dactylscopy,» the science of friction skin individualization.

    2

    Compare & Contrast: Teaching Comparative Thinking to …

    This guide focuses on Compare & Contrast, a critical thinking strategy unique in its capacity to build students’ memories, eliminate confusion, and highlight crucial similarities and differences.

    Demonstrates the artistic use of contrast and its existence in the real world.

    4

    Contrast: A Biracial Man’s Journey to Desegregate His Past

    Ultimately, Contrast: A Biracial Man’s Journey to Desegregate His Past isn’t a book about race; it’s a book about acceptance, perseverance, and love.

    5

    Contrast Sensitivity of the Human Eye and Its Effects on …

    This book examines contrast sensitivity of the human visual system—concerning the eye’s ability to distinguish objects from each other or from the background—and its effects on the image-forming process.

    6

    Currents of Contrast: Life in Southern Africa’s Two Oceans

    This accessible, informative and entertaining, book provides the detail and substance that will reward the serious naturalist or the amateur diver

    7

    3D Contrast MR Angiography

    This book will familiarize the reader with the basic principles of 3D contrast MRA.

    Martin R. Prince, Thomas M. Grist, Jörg F. Debatin, 2002

    The seventeen contributions present current research in visual signal processing, in the retina and central pathways, and in the study of contrast sensitivity in humans.

    Robert Shapley, Dominic Man-Kit Lam, 1993

    9

    High Contrast: Race and Gender in Contemporary Hollywood Film

    This book will be a central force in the dialogue about the ways film is inscribed into our everyday lives.»—Dana Polan, University of Southern California

    10

    Metaphor and Metonymy in Comparison and Contrast

    The book elaborates one of Roman Jakobson’s many brilliant ideas, i.e. his insight that the two cognitive strategies of the metaphoric and the metonymic are the end-points on a continuum of conceptualization processes.

    René Dirven, Ralf Pörings, 2003

    10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONTRAST»

    Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term contrast is used in the context of the following news items.

    Petilla and Binay, politicians in contrast

    Tulfo’s reference to the resignation of Energy Secretary Jericho “Icot” L. Petilla long before the call was made provides a stark contrast to the … «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»

    Cartoons and Stereotypes: Two Museum Shows Contrast Roger …

    Last weekend’s Fourth of July celebrations elicited the usual patriotic displays of flag-waving and fireworks, but what if your government … «Seattle Weekly, Jul 15»

    Stark contrast in Fourth of July celebrations

    I love the Fourth of July. Since moving to La Porte County 21 years ago, there have been very few fireworks celebrations at the fairgrounds that … «News Dispatch, Jul 15»

    Medical contrast media market to touch $ 5.17 bn by 2020

    The global contrast media (or contrast agents) market is expected to reach a value of $5.17 billion by 2020, from an estimated value of $ 4.21 … «Business Standard, Jul 15»

    Houston Astros offer chance to compare, contrast: Cleveland Indians …

    Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco, in a meeting between 10-game winners Monday night, didn’t fare well against Dallas Keuchel and the … «cleveland.com, Jul 15»

    A study in contrast: The offices of Binay and Kid Peña

    Do the Binays own Makati? This was the question posed by Secretary Mar Roxas last week after Makati Mayor Junjun Binay refused to leave … «ABS CBN News, Jul 15»

    Dramatic contrast between building permits & housing starts

    The contrast between building permits and housing starts is dramatic. Building permits rose by 155,000, a faster clip than any two-month rise … «Oregon Natural Resources Report, Jul 15»

    Coleen Rooney wears triangle bikini on Barbados family holiday

    PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Coleen Rooney sizzles in a contrast taupe triangle bikini as she tops up her tan with Wayne and the boys in Barbados. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

    Miniature KTM Contrast Sensor Includes High Grayscale Resolution …

    The KTM is a high-performance contrast sensor enclosed in a small, IP 67-rated housing that can be easily mounted and integrated into … «Automation World, Jul 15»

    Apple Music offers a peek into the future of Apple Inc, and its stark …

    Microsoft’s very different approach to music and video also failed, for reasons that are useful to contrast against Apple Music and iTunes. «Apple Insider, Jul 15»

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      • US Pronunciation
      • US IPA
      • UK Pronunciation
      • UK IPA
      • [verb kuh n-trast, kon-trast; noun kon-trast]
      • /verb kənˈtræst, ˈkɒn træst; noun ˈkɒn træst/
      • /ˈkɒntrɑːst/
      • US Pronunciation
      • US IPA
      • [verb kuh n-trast, kon-trast; noun kon-trast]
      • /verb kənˈtræst, ˈkɒn træst; noun ˈkɒn træst/

    Definitions of contrast word

    • variable noun contrast A contrast is a great difference between two or more things which is clear when you compare them. 3
    • countable noun contrast If one thing is a contrast to another, it is very different from it. 3
    • verb contrast If you contrast one thing with another, you point out or consider the differences between those things. 3
    • verb contrast If one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it. 3
    • uncountable noun contrast Contrast is the degree of difference between the darker and lighter parts of a photograph, television picture, or painting. 3
    • verb contrast to distinguish or be distinguished by comparison of unlike or opposite qualities 3

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    Origin of contrast

    First appearance:

    before 1480

    One of the 25% oldest English words

    1480-90; (verb) < Middle French contraster < Italian contrastare to contest < Latincontrā- contra-1 + stāre to stand; (noun) earlier contraste < French < Italian contrasto conflict, derivative of contrastare

    Historical Comparancy

    Parts of speech for Contrast

    contrast popularity

    A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

    Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between «mom» and «screwdriver».

    Synonyms for contrast

    noun contrast

    • comparison — When you make a comparison, you consider two or more things and discover the differences between them.
    • diversity — the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness: diversity of opinion.
    • disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
    • divergence — the act, fact, or amount of diverging: a divergence in opinion.
    • variation — the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree: Prices are subject to variation.

    verb contrast

    • contradict — If you contradict someone, you say that what they have just said is wrong, or suggest that it is wrong by saying something different.
    • vary — to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance: to vary one’s methods.
    • diverge — to move, lie, or extend in different directions from a common point; branch off.
    • mismatch — to match badly or unsuitably.
    • depart — When something or someone departs from a place, they leave it and start a journey to another place.

    preposition contrast

    • versus — against (used especially to indicate an action brought by one party against another in a court of law, or to denote competing teams or players in a sports contest): Smith versus Jones; Army versus Navy.
    • vs — the 22nd letter of the English alphabet, a consonant.

    Antonyms for contrast

    noun contrast

    • sameness — the state or quality of being the same; identity; uniformity.
    • similarity — the state of being similar; likeness; resemblance.
    • likeness — a representation, picture, or image, especially a portrait: to draw a good likeness of Churchill.
    • copy — If you make a copy of something, you produce something that looks like the original thing.
    • facsimile — an exact copy, as of a book, painting, or manuscript.

    verb contrast

    • harmonize — to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement: to harmonize one’s views with the new situation.
    • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
    • coincide — If one event coincides with another, they happen at the same time.
    • concur — If one person concurs with another person, the two people agree. You can also say that two people concur.
    • agree — If people agree with each other about something, they have the same opinion about it or say that they have the same opinion.

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