Contrast - translation, pronunciation and examples
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When to use contrast
противопоставлять две культуры
противопоставлять традиции
противопоставлять обычаи
противопоставлять образ жизни
противопоставлять ценности
contrast usage examples
Антропологи противопоставляют городские и сельские обычаи в своём исследовании.
Anthropologists contrast urban and rural festival customs in their study.
Гид противопоставил прошлые и современные традиции во время экскурсии.
The guide contrasted past and present traditions during the tour.
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To show differences by placing or describing things with reference to each other; the primary term for opposing or comparing features.
To be against or act against something, often implying resistance or conflict rather than mere comparison.
To assert the opposite of a statement, deny or refute; usually about statements or accounts rather than side‑by‑side comparison.
To examine two or more items to note similarities and differences; broader than 'contrast' and not focused solely on opposition.
To recognize or show differences between things; emphasizes distinguishing characteristics or categories, often technical or analytical.
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What's the difference between contrast / oppose / contradict / compare / differentiate / distinguish
To show differences by placing or describing things with reference to each other; the primary term for opposing or comparing features.
The study contrasts traditional and modern practices.
Исследование противопоставляет традиционные и современные практики.
To be against or act against something, often implying resistance or conflict rather than mere comparison.
Local groups opposed the proposed changes to cultural festivals.
Местные группы выступили против предлагаемых изменений в культурных фестивалях.
To assert the opposite of a statement, deny or refute; usually about statements or accounts rather than side‑by‑side comparison.
New evidence contradicted the earlier reports.
Новые доказательства опровергли ранние отчёты.
To examine two or more items to note similarities and differences; broader than 'contrast' and not focused solely on opposition.
Compare the two versions of the story and note any cultural changes.
Сравните две версии рассказа и отметьте любые культурные изменения.
To recognize or show differences between things; emphasizes distinguishing characteristics or categories, often technical or analytical.
Researchers differentiate regional customs to map cultural diversity.
Исследователи различают региональные обычаи, чтобы отразить культурное разнообразие.
To recognize or point out differences; can mean identifying unique characteristics or separating items by traits.
It's often difficult to distinguish folklore from historical fact.
Часто трудно отличить фольклор от исторического факта.
To emphasize or make something more noticeable; focuses on drawing attention rather than setting items in opposition.
The guide highlighted differences between regional costumes.
Гид выделил различия между региональными костюмами.
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How to pronounce contrast and what this word means
contrast translation: противопоставлять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce contrast
/kənˈtrɑːst/
contrast translation
противопоставлять
contrast examples
Anthropologists contrast urban and rural festival customs in their study.
contrast transcription
/kənˈtrɑːst/, /kənˈtræst/
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contrast meaning: what does it mean?
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contrast pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
contrast is pronounced as /kənˈtrɑːst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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Anthropologists contrast urban and rural festival customs in their study. Translation: Антропологи противопоставляют городские и сельские обычаи в своём исследовании.
Is contrast part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
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Is contrast part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
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