contrasting

• Descreve algo que se diferencia de forma marcante de outra coisa, sendo frequentemente usado para destacar ou realçar diferenças.

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.

   Contrastante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclashingconflictingdisparatedissimilardistinctdivergentopposedoppositeunlike

   Antônimosalikeidenticalsimilar

• 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