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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
The word contrast
I take it 'contrast' can be used as a transitive verb. I've read sentences like: the teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weaker student.
But can it also be used here: the colors in the foreground contrasted those in the background.
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But can it also be used here: the colors in the foreground contrasted those in the background.
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No. Oh, it may be heard in an art class, I guess, but it is not standard usage. You need 'with'.
- No.
- Oh, it may be heard in an art class, I guess, but it is not standard usage.
- You need 'with'.
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No. Oh, it may be heard in an art class, I guess, but it is not standard usage. You need 'with'.
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Thanks, but can we also say: foreground colors clashed with those in the background.
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