Definition of contrast
- v. i. - To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference,
unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.
- 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.
- 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.
- n. - The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted;
comparison by contrariety of qualities.
- n. - Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities;
unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison.
- n. - The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by
such juxtaposition more vividly express each other's peculiarities.