contrast
A contrast is a clear difference between two things when you see them together. In art, it usually describes the difference between light and dark colors or different shapes.
Examples
3 of 5The black and white photo has a great contrast.
The picture using only black and white shows a big difference.
The exhibition highlights the contrast between classical and modern styles.
The show shows the clear difference between old and new art types.
I love the contrast of the red paint on that blue wall.
I like how the red color looks so different from the blue wall.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Contrast' button on a TV: it makes the bright parts brighter and the dark parts darker so they look different.
Quick Quiz
There is a strong ____ between the dark sky and the bright stars in this painting.
Correct!
The correct answer is: contrast
Examples
The black and white photo has a great contrast.
everydayThe picture using only black and white shows a big difference.
The exhibition highlights the contrast between classical and modern styles.
formalThe show shows the clear difference between old and new art types.
I love the contrast of the red paint on that blue wall.
informalI like how the red color looks so different from the blue wall.
The artist uses high contrast to create a sense of drama.
academicThe painter uses very different colors to make the work look exciting.
We need more contrast in the logo design so the text is clear.
businessWe must make the logo colors more different so people can read it easily.
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
by contrast
looking at the difference
in contrast to
compared with
a study in contrasts
something that has many very different parts
Often Confused With
Compare looks for how things are the same; contrast looks for how things are different.
Usage Notes
Use 'contrast' when you want to talk about things that look very different when put next to each other. It is most common when talking about colors, photography, or styles.
Common Mistakes
Students often use 'contrast' when they mean 'compare'. Also, remember that as a noun, the stress is on the first part of the word (CON-trast).
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Contrast' button on a TV: it makes the bright parts brighter and the dark parts darker so they look different.
Word Origin
From the Latin words 'contra' (against) and 'stare' (to stand), meaning to stand things against each other.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In modern web design, high color contrast is culturally important for accessibility to help people with vision problems read content.
Quick Quiz
There is a strong ____ between the dark sky and the bright stars in this painting.
Correct!
The correct answer is: contrast
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