English Dictionary
Definition contrast in British English
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
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
/ˈkɒntrɑːst/
1
a noticeable difference between people or things
Example
In contrast to his predecessor, Bush has little interest in foreign travel.
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2
something that is different from something else in a very noticeable way
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3
the differences in light or colour that you can see in a painting or photograph, or on a television
