Contrast

What do we mean by contrast?

To set in opposition in order to show or emphasize differences. intransitive verb

To show differences when compared. intransitive verb

To evince a difference that can distinguish meaning. intransitive verb

The act of contrasting; a setting off of dissimilar entities or objects. noun

The state of being contrasted. noun

A difference, especially a strong dissimilarity, between entities or objects compared. noun

One thing that is strikingly dissimilar to another. noun

The use of opposing elements, such as colors, forms, or lines, in proximity to produce an intensified effect in a work of art. noun

The difference in brightness between the light and dark areas of a picture, such as a photograph or video image. noun

A difference between units, especially one that distinguishes meaning. noun

In psychological optics, the reciprocal induction of colors and brightnesses in the present field of regard. noun

In psychology, generally, any supposed intensification or throwing into relief by juxtaposition with an opposite. noun

To set in opposition, as two or more objects of a like kind, with a view to show their differences; compare by observing differences of character or qualities: used absolutely or followed by with: as, to contrast two pictures or statues; to contrast the style of Dickens with that of Thackeray.

In the fine arts, to exhibit the differences or dissimilitude of; heighten the effect of, or show to advantage, by opposition of position, attitude, form, or color.

To stand in contrast or opposition; exhibit diversity on comparison.

Opposition; dispute. noun

Opposition in respect of certain qualities; antagonistic difference; direct opposition: as, the contrasts and resemblances of the seasons. noun

Comparison by exhibiting the dissimilitude or the contrariety of qualities in the things compared; the placing of opposites together in order to make the antagonism of their qualities more apparent. noun

In the fine arts, opposition of varied forms or colors, which by juxtaposition magnify the effect of one another's peculiarities. noun

A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.

A difference between two objects, people or concepts.

Antithesis.

A difference: without one side, there is no other side. if there was no contrast, there would only be apathy Urban Dictionary

Examine in order to note significant differences between two or more things Urban Dictionary

Contrast is what unattractive people with light to medium skin tones use to overexpose their photographs into a somewhat alien-like being that is so ambiguous that it might be hot. There is usually a large, vague blast of light where there would normally be a nose on an actual human being. Contrast is a form of visual trickery online similar to a FGAS. It can hide a sizeable nose, unattractive bone structure, acne, copious amounts of unwanted facial hair and pretty much anything. Be weary of the glowing siren on your internet message chat session, for underneath the heavenly glow a beast may lurk. Urban Dictionary

A contrast being made between two or more things. Urban Dictionary

The combination of contrast and fantastical, to describe something that clashes in a good way. Urban Dictionary

A symptom of internet disease that raises the contrast in your pictures to hide any skin problems eg. acne High Contrast is also the name of a really good drum and bass producer and dj. Urban Dictionary

The act of taking a shower with interchanging water temperature; going from very hot to very cold, rapidly. This can be repeated numerous times. Typically done from hot to cold in attempts to wake up or "refresh" ones self, the action can also be reversed (cold to hot) prior to bed. Urban Dictionary

The Contrast Theory is when an attractive person or semi attractive person stands next to an ugly person or ugly people. Therefore they create a contrast which in response makes them seem more attractive. Urban Dictionary

A ratio comparing the attractiveness of a girl's vagina to that of her asshole, it is not meant to be interpreted mathematically but in more of an expressionistic style Urban Dictionary

When a person lives in the extremes. One who smokes cigarettes and then only consumes organic food. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to contrast:
contrast, contract, contrist, contras, contrat, kontrast, contact, contrary, contest, contra, contrail, centrist, confract, contrasts, contrasty, contra-, contrate, contrato, contraste, contran, contraint, contrair, contrada.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word contrast:
imaging, agents.

Words that rhyme with contrast:
cast, broadcast, forecast, fast, last, aghast, blast, past, steadfast, vast, iconoclast, mast, miscast, caste, telecast, podcast, typecast, recast, overcast, outcast, passed, enthusiast, lambaste, hast, rebroadcast, bast, downcast, ghast, flabbergast, ast, harassed, asked, plast, nast, amassed, outlast, hold fast, simulcast, assed, rast, chast, precast, gast, sandblast, surpassed, unsurpassed, brast, snast, holdfast, chloroplast, clast, gassed, at last, belfast, kast, everlast, newscast, massed, colorfast, superfast, glassed, classed, bypassed, grassed, sassed, go past, lightfast, at long last, religious outcast, outclassed, plaster cast, lymphoblast, stand fast, sand cast, weather forecast, bomb blast, mooring mast, leaf cast, cuban bast, jury mast, very fast, prendergast, first and last, needle cast, pendergast, solo blast, the last, thomas nast, mast-, blast-, royal mast, radio broadcast, dead hand of the past, tillinghast, amcast, comcast, polycast, qualcast, triplecast.

Adjectives that are often used to describe contrast:
sharp, striking, marked, stark, strong, direct, high, interesting, complete, strange, greater, low, dramatic, remarkable, clear, double, vivid, startling, curious, simultaneous, singular, intravenous, distinct, greatest, extreme, pleasing, ironic, obvious, perfect, pleasant, sharpest, violent, apparent, maximum, phase, sufficient, visual, refreshing, fundamental, strongest, sad, painful, welcome, radiographic, stronger, sharper, absolute, instructive, notable, agreeable, deliberate, happy, nice, odd, wonderful, implied, implicit, bright, extraordinary, delightful, successive, tonal, bold, oral, subject.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective contrast:
enhancement, medium, media, sensitivity, material, studies, agents, effects, echocardiography, injection, radiography, enhanced, baths, ratio, enema, control, venography, resolution, study, agent, angiography, examination, slider, reactions, function, administration, thresholds, extravasation, functions, effect, analysis, nephropathy, filters, nephrotoxicity, scan, dye, figure, imaging, materials, fig, ratios, testing, examinations, techniques, enemas, failure, threshold, radiographs, detail, mechanisms, ventriculography, sliders, injections, visualization, variation, controls, filling, myelography, phenomena, technique, noise, radiology, arteriography, curves, stain, index, images, error, arthrography, discrimination, reduction, application, measurements, dependence, tests, manipulation, therapy, filter, microscope, detection, increases, opacification.

Consonant match to contrast:
contrist, can trust, cant trust, khan trust.

Words that sound like contrast:
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