2006-12-06 10:05:22 · 8 answers · asked by susan f 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
show the differences.
2006-12-06 10:07:59 · answer #1 · answered by Shibi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the difference between something...like if i was to write an essay on two characters from a story...most likely it would be a compare and contrast meaning i would show things they have a like(comparing) and things that are different(contrasting)
2006-12-06 18:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by mhb_831 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few different meanings
The most common being to show the difference between two items.
Or the differnce between light and dark in a photo
2006-12-06 18:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Murphy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to tell how something is different. When you compare, you tell how something is the same.
e.g. Contrast Alaska from Hawaii. . .one is cold, the other is hot.
e.g. Compare Alaska to Hawaii. . .both are fairly new states.
There are other definitions too, check out http://www.dictionary.com
2006-12-06 18:09:41 · answer #4 · answered by Spiritoso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of:
2006-12-06 18:17:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
opposite of comparing, differences, and yeah
2006-12-06 18:13:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
describe the differences among different things
2006-12-06 18:08:09 · answer #7 · answered by hydepark32 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
opposite or different, not the same
2006-12-06 18:11:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋