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OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
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SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"Contrast" Definition
noun
A difference, especially a strong dissimilarity, between entities or objects compared: the contrast between Northern and Southern speech patterns.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Linguistics A difference between units, especially one that distinguishes meaning.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
One thing that is strikingly dissimilar to another: My new school was a welcome contrast to the one before.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
The act of contrasting; a setting off of dissimilar entities or objects.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
The difference in brightness between the light and dark areas of a picture, such as a photograph or video image.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb-intransitive
Linguistics To evince a difference that can distinguish meaning: Voiced and voiceless stops contrast in English but not in Cree.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To show differences when compared: siblings who contrast sharply in interests and abilities; a color that contrasted clearly with the dark background.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb-transitive
To set in opposition in order to show or emphasize differences: an essay that contrasts city and country life; contrasted this computer with inferior models.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb
To set off in contrast compare or appraise in respect to differences .
Source: Merriam-Webster
To form a contrast.
Source: Merriam-Webster
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