Definitions
- Describing two things that are very different from each other. - Referring to a comparison of two things that highlights their differences. - Talking about a situation where two things are in opposition or contrast to each other.
- Describing two or more things that are not the same. - Referring to a comparison of two or more things that highlights their dissimilarities. - Talking about a situation where something has changed or is not the same as before.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a comparison of two or more things.
- 2Both words highlight differences between things.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a change or variation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Different is a more general term that can be used in a wider range of contexts than contrasting.
- 2Intensity: Contrasting emphasizes a stronger difference between things than different.
- 3Purpose: Contrasting is often used to emphasize differences for comparison or contrast, while different can be used to simply describe a lack of similarity.
- 4Formality: Contrasting is more formal than different.
- 5Connotation: Contrasting can imply a more deliberate comparison or contrast, while different can be more neutral.
Remember this!
Contrasting and different both refer to a comparison of two or more things that highlights their differences. However, contrasting is more formal and emphasizes a stronger difference between things for comparison or contrast, while different is more general and can simply describe a lack of similarity.
