contrast

1. v. i. To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities. Source: opted

2. v. t. To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past. Source: opted

3. v. t. To give greater effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some relation of opposition to another figure or object. Source: opted

4. n. The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities. Source: opted

5. n. Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison. Source: opted

6. n. The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other's peculiarities. Source: opted

7. n. the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared Source: wordnet

8. n. the act of distinguishing by comparing differences Source: wordnet

9. n. a conceptual separation or distinction Source: wordnet

10. n. the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors Source: wordnet

11. n. the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness) Source: wordnet

12. v. put in opposition to show or emphasize differences Source: wordnet

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