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AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word
contrast
/ˈkɑːntræst/ Syllables: ˈcon·trast
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A difference between two or more things; to compare in order to show differences.
Synonyms
difference
opposition
comparison
Antonyms
similarity
resemblance
Translations
contrast in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
تباين، اختلاف
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
الفرق بين شيئين أو أكثر، أو مقارنة الأشياء لإظهار الفروقات بينها.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Contrast is a noticeable difference between two things. Researchers contrast two groups to identify differences. In contrast introduces opposing ideas.
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Memory TipContrast = contra (against) + stand — things standing against each other.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
In contrast to the control group, the experimental group showed significant improvement.
The study contrasts rural and urban educational outcomes to identify key disparities.
The sharp contrast between the two studies suggests important differences in methodology.
Word Families & Pronunciation
contrast
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adjective | contrasting |
| adjective | contrastive |
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