contrast (
http://definr.com/contrast)
n 1: the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared;
"in contrast to", "by contrast" [syn:
direct contrast]
2: the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
3: a conceptual separation or demarcation: "there is a narrow
line between sanity and insanity" [syn:
line, {dividing
line},
demarcation]
4: the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different
colors
v 1: put in contrast
2: to show differences when compared; be different [syn:
counterpoint]
3: put in contrast