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Meaning of in contrast
The primary meaning of "in contrast" is to indicate a difference or opposition between two things.
Etymology of in contrast
The phrase "in contrast" originated from the Latin words "in" meaning "in" or "on" and "contrast" from the Latin "contrastare" meaning "to stand out against"
Historically, the phrase has been used to indicate a difference or opposition between two things, dating back to the 15th century
Synonyms
on the other hand
conversely
in comparison
by contrast
whereas
whilst
however
nevertheless
nonetheless
instead
alternatively
meanwhile
nevertheless
on the contrary
rather
in opposition
oppositely
contrastingly
divergently
differently
inversely
contrarily
opposingly
discordantly
disproportionately
unevenly
unequally
paradoxically
ambiguously
Definitions
- Used to indicate a difference or opposition between two things
- * Used to highlight the differences between two or more ideas, situations, or things
Usage Examples
- The city is bustling with activity, but in contrast, the countryside is peaceful and serene
- * The new policy has been met with enthusiasm, in contrast to the previous one which was highly criticized
Antonyms
similarly
likewise
also
too
additionally
furthermore
moreover
in addition
equally
identically
uniformly
consistently
correspondingly
coincidentally
harmoniously
compatibly
congruently
agreeably
concordantly
coordinately