juxtapose
/'dʤʌkstəpouz/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To place or set two or more things close together or side by side, especially for the purpose of comparison or contrast.
Usage
- Juxtapose is a transitive verb that requires a direct object. It is often used in academic, artistic, and analytical contexts to describe the deliberate placement of contrasting elements to highlight their differences or create a specific effect.
- Common sentence patterns: or .
Examples
- The museum curator chose to juxtapose classical sculptures with modern digital art.
- In her essay, she juxtaposes the author's early and later works to trace the evolution of his style.
- The film juxtaposes scenes of wealth with scenes of poverty to critique social inequality.
Advanced Usage
- Juxtaposition (n.): The act or an instance of juxtaposing, or the state of being juxtaposed. This is the related noun form.
- The juxtaposition of light and shadow creates a dramatic effect in the painting.
- Juxtaposed (adj.): Describes things that have been placed side by side.
- The juxtaposed images revealed a startling contrast.
Variants and Related Words
- Juxtaposition (n.): The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
- Juxtaposed (adj.): Placed or situated close together.
Synonyms
- Contrast: To set in opposition in order to show or emphasize differences.
- Compare: To examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences.
- Set side by side: To place next to each other.
Antonyms
- Separate: To set or keep apart.
- Isolate: To place or set apart from others.
Idioms and Phrases
- While there are no common idioms using the verb juxtapose itself, the concept is central to the phrase "juxtapose for effect," meaning to place things together deliberately to create a specific impression or highlight a contrast.
Verb
- place side by side
- The fauvists juxtaposed strong colors