contrasting

• يصف شيئًا يختلف اختلافًا واضحًا أو حادًا عن شيء آخر، ويُستعمل غالبًا لإبراز الفروق والتباين بين شيئين أو أكثر.

Describes something that is strikingly different from another thing, often used to highlight differences.

1. Showing differencesB2formal

   Used to describe things that are very different from each other, especially when compared.

   متضاد

   • The artist used contrasting colors to create a dramatic effect.
   • They have contrasting opinions on the matter.
   • The two cultures have contrasting traditions and customs.

   المرادفاتclashingconflictingdisparatedissimilardistinctdivergentopposedoppositeunlike

   الأضدادalikeidenticalsimilar

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على مقارنة شيء بآخر أو أكثر بقصد إبراز الفروق بينها؛ ويُستعمل أيضاً لإظهار الاختلاف أو التباين بين شيئين.

A verb used to indicate the act of comparing two or more things in order to show their differences.

1. Compare differencesB2formal

   To compare two or more things in order to show the differences between them.

   مقارنة الفروق

   • The essay contrasts the lifestyles of urban and rural populations.
   • She contrasted the old methods with the new technology.
   • The study contrasts the effects of two different drugs.

   المرادفاتcomparedifferentiatedistinguishjuxtaposeoppose

   الأضدادassimilateliken

2. Show a striking differenceB2formal

   To be very different from something else, especially in a noticeable way.

   يَتَبَايَنُ تَبَايُنًا لَافِتًا

   • Her calm demeanor contrasted sharply with his anger.
   • The bright colors contrast beautifully with the dark background.
   • His modern ideas contrast with the traditional views of his colleagues.

   المرادفاتclashconflictdifferdivergestand out

   الأضدادaccordagreecorrespondmatchresemble