juxtaposed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊzd/
KK: /ˈdʒʌkstəˌpoʊzd/
adjective
Definition
Placed next to each other, often to highlight differences or similarities.
Example
The artist displayed two paintings that were juxtaposed to show the contrast in styles.
Conversation
I saw an art exhibit yesterday that had some pieces juxtaposed in a really interesting way.
That sounds cool! How did they compare?
One was really bright and vibrant, while the other was dark and moody, which made the contrast even more striking.
I love when art does that; it really makes you think!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
contrasted
compared
adjacent
Antonyms
distant
separate
disconnected
verb
Definition
To place two or more things side by side, often to compare or contrast them.
Example
The artist juxtaposed bright colors with dark shades to create a striking effect.
Tense Forms
Past: juxtaposed
Past Participle: juxtaposed
Conversation
Did you see the art exhibit downtown?
Yeah, I thought it was interesting how the pieces were juxtaposed against each other.
Exactly! It really made the colors pop.
Root Explanation
Juxtaposed → It is formed from "juxta" (from Latin, meaning near or beside) and "posed" (from Latin "ponere", meaning to place). The word describes things that are placed near each other for comparison or contrast.
Memory Tip
Think of things being 'placed near' ('juxta') each other — that's what juxtaposed means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.