What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
contrast
Example
The contrast between the dark sky and the bright stars was stunning. [contrast: noun]
Example
The artist used contrasting colors to create a bold and dynamic painting. [contrasting: verb]
contradiction
Example
His actions were in contradiction to his words. [contradiction: noun]
Example
The evidence contradicts the witness's testimony. [contradicts: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Contrast is more commonly used than contradiction in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between contrast and contradiction?
Contradiction is more formal and often used in academic or legal contexts, while contrast can be used in both formal and informal settings.
