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contrasting

USkuhn-TRAST-ing/kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæstɪŋ/UKkuhn-TRAHST-ing/kənˈtɹɑːstɪŋ/

2 meanings of contrasting

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Very different from each other, in a way that is easy to see.

    Like black and white placed right next to each other.

    The two rooms had contrasting colors, one bright and one dark.

    The twins have contrasting personalities, one shy and one loud.

    Similardifferent, differing, opposing, conflicting, divergent

    Oppositesimilar, matching, harmonious

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present participle of contrast. Use this form when the comparing is happening right now.

    She is contrasting the two designs to see which one works better.

    He kept contrasting his old job with his new one.

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contrasting is a form of contrast

contrast, verb: To compare two things to show how they differ. Full entry

Forms
contrastcontrasts he/she/itcontrasting -ing formcontrasted past tense, past participle
Spelling
contrast → contrasting: add -ing

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Origin

Made from the word "contrast" plus the ending "-ing".