contrast
A clear difference between two things.
contrast in a sentence
- There was a huge contrast between the sunny beach and the stormy sea.
- The white snow made a striking contrast with the black crows.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to contrast?
- Aresemblance
- Bdifference
- Csimilarity
- Dlikeness
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B: difference. The other three mean the opposite of contrast.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to contrast?
- Adistinction
- Bdifference
- Csimilarity
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C: similarity. The other three mean nearly the same as contrast.
Words that mean something similar
difference, distinction
Words that mean the opposite
similarity, likeness, resemblance
More words about appearance & looks
- counterfeit: Made as a fake copy of something real, meant to trick people.
- dainty: Small, pretty and delicate.
- decrepit: Old and falling apart because of age or heavy use.
- delectable: So delicious that you want more of it.
- delicate: So fine or soft that it can easily be broken or hurt.
- dishevelled: Very untidy, with messy hair or clothes.
- distinct: Clearly different, or easy to see, hear or notice.
- divine: Belonging to a god, or so wonderful that it seems heavenly.
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