contrast

• Substantivo que designa a diferença marcante ou oposição entre duas ou mais coisas, frequentemente usada para destacar distinções ou comparações.

A noun referring to the state of being strikingly different from something else, often used to highlight differences or comparisons.

1. Difference between thingsB1formal

   A noticeable difference between two or more things when compared.

   Contraste

   • There is a stark contrast between the rich and the poor in the city.
   • The contrast in their opinions was clear during the debate.
   • The artist used light and dark to create contrast in the painting.

   Sinônimosdifferencediscrepancydisparitydissimilaritydistinctiondivergenceincongruityoppositionvariancevariation

   Antônimosresemblancesamenesssimilarity

2. Comparison showing differencesB1formal

   The act of comparing two things to highlight their differences.

   Comparação que mostra diferenças

   • In contrast to her sister, she is very outgoing.
   • The essay draws a contrast between traditional and modern lifestyles.
   • By contrast, the new model is much more efficient.

   Sinônimosantithesiscomparisondifferentiationdisparitydissimilaritydistinctiondivergencejuxtaposition

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de comparar duas ou mais coisas com o objetivo de mostrar suas diferenças; também pode indicar o ato de opor ou colocar em contraste.

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.

   Comparar diferenças

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscomparedifferentiatedistinguishjuxtaposeoppose

   Antônimosassimilateliken

2. Show a striking differenceB2formal

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

   Contrastar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclashconflictdifferdivergestand out

   Antônimosaccordagreecorrespondmatchresemble