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A clear difference between things that are compared.
There is a strong contrast between the quiet village and the busy city.
The painting uses contrasts between light and dark to guide your eye.
The warm room was a welcome contrast to the freezing weather outside.
We discussed the contrast between the two characters' views of family life.
To compare things in order to show how they differ.
The article contrasts the experiences of young workers in two different countries.
Our teacher asked us to contrast the two endings of the story.
She contrasted life in the city with her childhood in the countryside.
The report is useful for contrasting the costs of the available options.