🇬🇧 Contrast meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Contrast means a big, clear difference between things, so when you put them side by side, you can easily see how they are not the same.

The contrast between my friend’s super-styled hair and my “I just wrestled a tornado” hair was unbelievable.

The contrast between my cat’s sweet purr and her evil laser-eye stare when I move her from my chair is legendary.

There was a big contrast between how confident I felt before the math test and how confused I felt during question one.

The contrast between my messy room and my sister’s room, which smells like lemons and perfection, is terrifying.

The contrast between my careful handwriting and my friend’s handwriting that looks like a spider tap-danced in ink is amazing.

A child sits on a bench between two doors. One door is bright yellow and warm; the other is black and cold. The contrast is sharp. The contrast makes the child smile and shake. The contrast tells a story. She sees the contrast in color. She feels the contrast in the air. The child chooses the yellow door and laughs.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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