1. noun /ˈkɒntrɑːst,ˈkɑntræst,kənˈtrɑːst,kənˈtræst,ˈkɑntræst/
a) A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.
The red and the orange dont have much contrast between them — I can hardly tell them apart.
b) The degree of this difference.
Israel is a country of many contrasts.
2. verb /ˈkɒntrɑːst,ˈkɑntræst,kənˈtrɑːst,kənˈtræst,ˈkɑntræst/
a) To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.
Foreground and background strongly contrast.
b) To form a contrast.
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