Idiom
in contrast
Meaning
you use this to show that two things are very different from each other.
Examples
“My brother likes tea, but I, in contrast, prefer coffee.”
“The first city is very noisy and crowded; in contrast, the second city is quiet and peaceful.”
“The northern region experiences harsh, freezing winters, whereas the southern coast, in contrast, enjoys a mild and temperate climate throughout the entire year.”
Examples
simple
“My brother likes tea, but I, in contrast, prefer coffee.”
contextual
“The first city is very noisy and crowded; in contrast, the second city is quiet and peaceful.”
complex
“The northern region experiences harsh, freezing winters, whereas the southern coast, in contrast, enjoys a mild and temperate climate throughout the entire year.”
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
- Updated