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contrasts

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɑntɹæs// con·trasts

n. the differences between two or more things that you notice when you compare them.

n. the state of being different or distinct when two or more items are compared; the specific differences themselves.


SIMPLE

There are sharp contrasts between the two cities.

CONTEXTUAL

The report highlights the contrasts in living standards between the urban center and the rural outskirts.

COMPLEX

The artist used bold contrasts of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and drama in the painting.

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