What is contrast it noun or verb?

"Contrast" can be both a noun and a verb, depending on how it's used:

Noun:

* Definition: The state of being strikingly different from something else in terms of appearance, character, or quality.

* Example: "The painting showed a stark contrast between light and shadow."

Verb:

* Definition: To compare in order to show differences; to set in opposition.

* Example: "The artist contrasted the smooth texture of the silk with the rough texture of the burlap."

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