Contrast ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Contrast ( verb )

1. To be different in a way that is noticeable, especially in a way that makes something better or worse.
2. To compare two or more things in order to show their differences.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "oppose, set in opposition"): from old french contrester, from latin contra + stare "stand against".

Examples:

1. The yellow walls of the room contrast strongly with the blue curtains.
2. The performance of the two teams contrasted sharply in the second half of the game.
3. The data collected from the survey contrasted significantly with expectations.
4. She contrasted the old building with the modern architecture of the city.
5. The tropical island contrasted dramatically with the cold and snowy weather they had left behind.

(As a noun)

Contrast ( noun )

1. To be different in a way that is noticeable, especially in a way that makes something better or worse.
2. To compare two or more things in order to show their differences.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "oppose, set in opposition"): from old french contrester, from latin contra + stare "stand against".

Examples:

1. The yellow walls of the room contrast strongly with the blue curtains.
2. The performance of the two teams contrasted sharply in the second half of the game.
3. The data collected from the survey contrasted significantly with expectations.
4. She contrasted the old building with the modern architecture of the city.
5. The tropical island contrasted dramatically with the cold and snowy weather they had left behind.