ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Contrasting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Contrasting is an adjective meaning Set in opposition; markedly different.

Meaning

Set in opposition; markedly different.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of contrast

Example Sentences

George W. Bush and John Kerry had contrasting debating styles.

Synonyms for contrasting

Depending on context, synonyms include different, contrastive.

Antonyms for contrasting

Common opposites include identical.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include contrastive, different, opposite, contradictory, opposing, opposed.

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