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contrast

contrast

Meaning of contrast

English

show differences

Deutsch

Unterschiede zwischen zwei oder mehr Dingen aufzeigen

contrast

Pronunciation

British English
/kənˈtrɑːst/
American English
/kənˈtræst/

contrast with German translation

contrast usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The teacher contrasts the two opinions.

Der Lehrer stellt die zwei Meinungen gegenüber.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

In the text, the city is contrasted with the countryside.

Im Text werden Stadt und Land gegenübergestellt.

contrast synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between contrast, compare, differentiate, and distinguish

🇬🇧English

show both similarities and differences

B1very often

ENCompare the two versions of the story and note any cultural changes.

Advanced: broader words

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🇬🇧English
differentiate

see or show a difference

C1often

ENResearchers differentiate regional customs to map cultural diversity.

🇬🇧English

recognise the difference

B2often

ENIt's often difficult to distinguish folklore from historical fact.

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contrast belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does contrast mean?

show differences

How do you pronounce contrast?

contrast is pronounced [kənˈtrɑːst].

How is contrast used in a sentence?

Der Lehrer stellt die zwei Meinungen gegenüber. Translation: The teacher contrasts the two opinions.

Is contrast part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, contrast can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is contrast part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, contrast can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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