1con·trast 
/kənˈtræst, Brit kənˈtrɑ:st/ verb
con·trasts; con·trast·ed; con·trast·ing /kənˈtræst, Brit kənˈtrɑ:st/ verb 1 [no obj] : to be different especially in a way that is very obvious
▪ Her black dress and the white background contrast sharply. — often + with ▪ Her black dress contrasts sharply with the white background. ▪ Her actions contrasted with her promises. 2 [+ obj] : to compare (two people or things) to show how they are different
▪ We compared and contrasted the two characters of the story. — often + with or to ▪ His essay contrasted his life in America with/to life in India.
▪ Her black dress and the white background contrast sharply. — often + with ▪ Her black dress contrasts sharply with the white background. ▪ Her actions contrasted with her promises.
▪ We compared and contrasted the two characters of the story. — often + with or to ▪ His essay contrasted his life in America with/to life in India.
— contrasting adjective [more contrasting; most contrasting]
▪ He wore a dark suit with a necktie in a contrasting color. ▪ contrasting opinions/views/ideas
▪ He wore a dark suit with a necktie in a contrasting color. ▪ contrasting opinions/views/ideas
— con·trast·ing·ly adverb
