contrast vs oppose

oppose vs contrast

contrast is a noun but oppose is not a noun.

contrast and oppose both are verbs.

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

As verbs, oppose is a hyponym of contrast; that is, oppose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contrast:

contrast: to show differences when compared; be different
oppose: contrast with equal weight or force

Other hyponyms of contrast include counterbalance, conflict, foil.

contrast (noun)	oppose (noun)
the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
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)
the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
a conceptual separation or distinction
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

contrast (verb)	oppose (verb)
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences	be resistant to
to show differences when compared; be different	be against; express opposition to
	set into opposition or rivalry
	fight against or resist strongly
	act against or in opposition to
	contrast with equal weight or force

Difference between contrast and oppose

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