Definitions:

1. the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared noun
   • in contrast to, by contrast
2. to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences verb
   • The middle school teacher contrasted the best student's work with that of the weakest student.
3. to show differences when compared verb
   • The paintings contrast the painter's development over time.

Synonyms:

• counterpoint
• direct contrast
• line

NearBy Words:

• contrasting
• contrastingly
• contrastive
• contrasty