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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Contrast \Con*trast"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Contrasted}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Contrasting}.] [F. contraster, LL. contrastare to
resist, withstand, fr. L. contra + stare to stand. See
{Stand}.]
To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or
opposition of qualities.
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The joints which divide the sandstone contrast finely
with the divisional planes which separate the basalt
into pillars. --Lyell.
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