contrast
/ˈkɒn.trɑːst/(noun)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.
Key Academic Collocations
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contrastcontrastingcontrastedcontrastive
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
disparitydivergencedistinctionantithesisdifferentiation
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"In marked contrast to the rapid economic expansion in the northern province, the southern sector experienced persistent stagnation."
"The bar chart highlights the stark contrast between public expenditure on tertiary education versus vocational apprenticeships."
"Renewable energy generation grew exponentially; by contrast, reliance on coal plummeted by 65% over the decade."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Essential Task 1 cohesive devices: 'in stark contrast to...', 'by contrast,', and 'contrasted sharply with'.