Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with contrast in American Collocation
contrast
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈkɑnˌtræst/
great
complete
direct
dramatic
great
marked
sharp
stark
startling
striking
strong
total
There is certainly a marked contrast between the complexity of the website and the simplicity of the newspaper.
pleasant
interesting
pleasing
The green surroundings of the village form a pleasing contrast to this otherwise bleak, barren district.
In contrast to the situation in 1992, we hope that these changes will take place peacefully.
In contrast with the two books discussed earlier, this title is a hugely enjoyable read.
These opinions stand in stark contrast to his earlier beliefs.
show a contrast
make
offer
present
provide
The inland towns provide a complete contrast to the small coastal villages.
describe a contrast
draw
make
The writer goes on to draw a contrast between the two systems.