What is the meaning of contrasting?

verb

  • Put in opposition to show or emphasize differences.
    • usage: "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student"
  • To show differences when compared; be different.
    • usage: "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"

adjective

  • Strikingly different; tending to contrast.
    • usage: "contrasting (or contrastive) colors"
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