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