contrast vs compass

compass vs contrast

contrast and compass both are nouns.

contrast and compass both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contrast	Yes	No	Yes	No
compass	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, compass is a hypernym of contrast; that is, compass is a word with a broader meaning than contrast:

contrast: the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)
compass: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

Other hypernyms of contrast include ambit, orbit, range, reach, scope.

contrast (noun)	compass (noun)
the act of distinguishing by comparing differences	navigational instrument for finding directions
the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)	drafting instrument used for drawing circles
the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors	an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
a conceptual separation or distinction	the limit of capability
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

contrast (verb)	compass (verb)
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences	get the meaning of something
to show differences when compared; be different	travel around, either by plane or ship
	bring about; accomplish

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