contrast in Russian
contrast in Russian is контра́ст, контраст, противопоста́вить — contrast means a clear difference between two things when they are compared.
contrast in Russian
контра́ст
Pronounced: kontrast
(countable) A difference in lightness, brightness or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.
контраст
Pronounced: kontrast
(countable) A difference in lightness, brightness or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.
противопоста́вить
Pronounced: protivopostavit
(transitive) To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between; to counterpoint.
противопоставля́ть
Pronounced: protivopostavlyat
(transitive) To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between; to counterpoint.
What does "contrast" mean?
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noun A clear difference between two things when they are compared.
"There's a striking contrast between the two brothers' personalities."
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verb To compare two things in order to highlight their differences.
"The article contrasts life in the city with life in the countryside."
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contrast in a sentence
- There's a striking contrast between the two brothers' personalities.
- The dark curtains created a nice contrast with the pale walls.
- The article contrasts life in the city with life in the countryside.
- Students were asked to contrast the two poems and explain how their tone differs.
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What is "contrast" in Russian?
"contrast" in Russian is контра́ст, контраст, противопоста́вить. contrast means: A clear difference between two things when they are compared.
How do you pronounce контра́ст?
"contrast" in Russian is контра́ст, pronounced "kontrast".
How do you use "contrast" in a sentence?
Example: "There's a striking contrast between the two brothers' personalities." In Russian, "contrast" is контра́ст, контраст, противопоста́вить.
Are there other ways to say "contrast" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "contrast": контра́ст, контраст, противопоста́вить, противопоставля́ть.
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