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Exam: IELTS

contrasting

IPA: /kənˈtræstɪŋ/

KK: /kənˈtræstɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Showing differences when compared to something else.

Example: The artist used contrasting colors to make the painting more vibrant.

verb

Definition: To show the differences between two or more things.

Example: The artist is contrasting bright colors with dark shades in her painting.

contrastingly

IPA: /kənˈtræstɪŋli/

KK: /kənˈtræstɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a difference or contrast between two things.

Example: The two paintings are contrastingly different in style and color.

contrastive

IPA: /kənˈtræstɪv/

KK: /kənˈtræstɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to differences or distinctions between things, especially in language or analysis.

Example: The contrastive analysis helped the students understand the differences between the two languages.

contrastively

IPA: /kənˈtræstɪvli/

KK: /kənˈtræstɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows the differences between two or more things.

Example: The two paintings were contrastively analyzed to highlight their unique styles.

contravene

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

KK: /kɒntrəˈviːn/

transitive verb

Definition: To go against or violate a rule, law, or order.

Example: The company was fined for contravening safety regulations.

contravener

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈviːnə/

KK: /kɒntrəˈviːnə/

noun

Definition: A person who goes against or violates a rule, law, or agreement.

Example: The contravener was fined for breaking the local regulations.

contravention

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈvɛnʃən/

KK: /kɒntrəˈvɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of breaking a law or rule.

Example: The company faced penalties for its contravention of safety regulations.

contribute

IPA: /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/

KK: /kənˈtrɪbjut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give or add something, especially to help achieve a goal or support a cause.

Example: She contributes to the local food bank every month.

transitive verb

Definition: To give something, such as money, help, or ideas, to a group or project so that it can be used by others.

Example: She decided to contribute her time to help the local charity.

contribution

IPA: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.ʃən/

KK: /kənˈtrɪbjuːʃən/

noun

Definition: Something that is given or added to help achieve a goal or support a cause.

Example: Her contribution to the project was invaluable and helped it succeed.

contributive

IPA: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɪv/

KK: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that helps to add to or support a cause, idea, or effort.

Example: Her contributive efforts in the project were greatly appreciated by the team.

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