in contrast to somebody
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Also seen as: in contrast to something
Meaning · English
Compared to someone, showing a difference
Literally: in opposition to someone
Register: neutral
Examples
She is very outgoing, in contrast to her sister who is shy.
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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 to somebody” mean?
Compared to someone, showing a difference Literally: in opposition to someone
Is “in contrast to somebody” formal or informal?
in contrast to somebody is generally neutral.