in contrast
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
introduces a comparison that highlights a difference
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
đưa ra một so sánh rằng nhấn mạnh sự khác biệt
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Literally: in opposition
Register: neutral
Examples
The city is bustling, but the countryside, in contrast, is peaceful.
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “in contrast” mean?
introduces a comparison that highlights a difference Literally: in opposition
Is “in contrast” formal or informal?
in contrast is generally neutral.