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juxtaposed

verb form and adjective (juxtapose, juxtaposes, juxtaposed, juxtaposing — formal)

«juxtaposed» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Placed side by side, especially to show how different two things are. tree →

In the lessons

A formal word in art, English and exam questions: "The poet juxtaposes light and dark." In art, a bright colour juxtaposed with a dark one stands out. Phrases: juxtaposed with, juxtaposed against.

Examples

  • In the photo, a tiny kitten is juxtaposed with a huge dog. tree →
  • The writer juxtaposed the rich house and the poor street. tree →
  • Bright red is juxtaposed against black in the painting. tree →
  • Old and new buildings are juxtaposed in the city centre. tree →
  • In the poem, happy and sad lines are juxtaposed. tree →
  • The two pictures were juxtaposed so we could compare them. tree →

Note

Formal; everyday words: "put side by side", "next to each other". Noun: juxtaposition. Said "juk-sta-POZED". Usually used to show contrast, not just placement.

On Mova

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