CONTRAST

contrast. Contrast, n. an opposition in things of a like kind

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Con‐trast″ (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Contrasted; p. pr. & vb. n. Contrasting.] [[F. contraster, LL. contrastare to resist, withstand, fr. L. contra + stare to stand. See Stand.]] To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities. The joints which divide the sandstone contrast finely with the divisional planes which separate the basalt into pillars. Lyell.