Both Uses
contrast
in
And The Mountains Echoed
(Edited)
- She wears a bright yellow coat, buttoned to the throat, which contrasts with the dark gray overcast sky above.
Chpt 6 *contrasts = differs notably (in brightness or tone)
- His jeans were stiff with dirt, and they were too short besides. By contrast, his T-shirt hung almost to his knees.
Chpt 7 *by contrast = in a comparison that shows differences
Definitions:
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(1)
(contrast as in: contrast their writing styles) point to differences between; or compare to show differences
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(2)
(contrast as in: there is a contrast) a difference -- especially a notable difference; or the side-x-side arrangement of things that draws attention to an unmissable difference
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(3)
(contrast as in: sharpen the picture contrast) the difference between tones of an image -- as in a photo or video -- such as the quality of brightness or the intensity of shades or colors
- (4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)