contrast
/ˈkɑːntræst/
con · trast
ˈkɑːn · træst
English Definition
v./n. differ, comparison
Significado en Español
contraste
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự tương phản, sự khác biệt
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Example Sentence
There is a big contrast between rich and poor.
贫富差异大。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
contra(opposite)+st(stand)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “contrast”?
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A
difference
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B
similarity
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C
copy
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D
blend
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A — difference.
“contrast” means v./n. differ, comparison
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The dark storm clouds ______ sharply with the bright blue sky.
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A
match
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B
resemble
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C
contrast
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D
agree
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C — contrast.
“contrast” means v./n. differ, comparison
Common questions about “contrast”
What does “contrast” mean?
contrast — v./n. differ, comparison. In Chinese: 对比，差异.
How do you pronounce “contrast”?
contrast is pronounced /ˈkɑːntræst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · trast.
How do you use “contrast” in a sentence?
There is a big contrast between rich and poor. (贫富差异大。)
What are synonyms for “contrast”?
difference, distinction — all close in meaning to contrast (v./n. differ, comparison).
Is “contrast” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. contrast appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “contrast”?
contra(opposite)+st(stand)
