contrast

/ˈkɒntɹɑːst//ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    A difference between two objects, people or concepts.

    “Israel is a country of many contrasts.”
  3. 3

    Antithesis.

verb

  1. 1

    To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

  2. 2

    To form a contrast.

    “Foreground and background strongly contrast.”

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