in contrast to

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: ɪn ˈkɒntrɑːst tuː

Definition

Used to highlight a significant difference between two things or ideas being compared.

Examples

• In contrast to his brother, who loves loud parties, he prefers a quiet night at home.

• The new policy is much more flexible in contrast to the rigid rules we had last year.

• Her latest novel is quite dark in contrast to the lighthearted stories she wrote earlier in her career.

Synonyms of in contrast to

Words with a similar meaning to in contrast to:

• unlike
• whereas
• conversely
• on the contrary

Antonyms of in contrast to

Words with the opposite meaning to in contrast to:

• similar to
• in line with

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