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Contrast 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. [1913 Webster]

The joints which divide the sandstone contrast finely with the divisional planes which separate the basalt into pillars. --Lyell. [1913 Webster]

Contrast Con*trast", v. t. 1. To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past. [1913 Webster]

2. (Fine Arts) To give greater effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some relation of opposition to another figure or object. [1913 Webster]

the figures of the groups must not be all on side . . . but must contrast each other by their several position. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

Contrast Con"trast (k[o^]n"tr[.a]st), n. [F. contraste: cf. It. contrasto.] 1. The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities. [1913 Webster]

place the prospect of the soul In sober contrast with reality. --Wordsworth. [1913 Webster]

2. Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison. [1913 Webster]

The contrasts and resemblances of the seasons. --Whewell. [1913 Webster]

3. (Fine Arts) The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other s peculiarities. --Fairholt. [1913 Webster]