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Contrasting

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adj. Set in opposition to, showing the differences between.

v. Present participle of contrast.

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adj. strikingly different; tending to contrast

Word Usage

"New Jersey Democrats will offer a budget that increases taxes on millionaires, fully funds school districts and restores property-tax refunds for seniors, setting up what they describe as contrasting priorities from the Republican governor, Democrats said Thursday."

Antonym

analogue analogy

Verb Form

contrasted contrasting contrasts

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

reach scope range compass orbit

Cross Reference

opposite law of psychical contrasts marginal contrast compare

Form

contrasted contrasting

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

compare oppose antithesize comparison difference

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

Nast aghast amassed asked ast

Same Context

Words that are found in similar contexts

harmony aspect difference spectacle intensity