대조하다
To contrast or compare two or more things to identify differences or similarities. In research, it often involves checking one source against another.
Examples
3 of 5두 도시의 기후 변화 추이를 대조해 보았다.
I contrasted the climate change trends of the two cities.
영수증과 실제 지출 내역을 대조해 보세요.
Please contrast (check) the receipts against the actual expenditure details.
용의자의 지문을 현장에서 발견된 것과 대조했다.
The suspect's fingerprints were contrasted with those found at the scene.
Word Family
Memory Tip
DAE (facing) - JO (shining). Shining light while facing two things to see the difference.
Quick Quiz
이 보고서는 과거와 현재의 소비 패턴을 ____ 분석하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대조하여
Examples
두 도시의 기후 변화 추이를 대조해 보았다.
academicI contrasted the climate change trends of the two cities.
영수증과 실제 지출 내역을 대조해 보세요.
businessPlease contrast (check) the receipts against the actual expenditure details.
용의자의 지문을 현장에서 발견된 것과 대조했다.
formalThe suspect's fingerprints were contrasted with those found at the scene.
동생이랑 내 성격을 대조해 보면 정말 달라.
informalIf you contrast my personality with my brother's, they're really different.
그녀의 말과 행동은 극명하게 대조된다.
everydayHer words and actions are in sharp contrast.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
이와 대조적으로
in contrast to this
대조를 이루다
to form a contrast
직접 대조하다
to contrast directly
Often Confused With
비교하다 (compare) looks for both similarities and differences, while 대조하다 (contrast) focuses more on the differences or checking for accuracy between two sets of data.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS Writing Task 1 when comparing two charts or graphs.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '비교하다' exclusively; '대조하다' is more precise when emphasizing differences.
Memory Tip
DAE (facing) - JO (shining). Shining light while facing two things to see the difference.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 對照 (대조).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이 보고서는 과거와 현재의 소비 패턴을 ____ 분석하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대조하여
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집중
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협동
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언어적
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숙련도
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자존감
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작성하다
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수료하다
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유의하다
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선발
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준비하다
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