English Synonym Finder

by contrast

Definitions

When compared with something else to emphasize a difference.

Used to introduce a statement that differs from or opposes a previous one.

Examples

The northern region is cold and mountainous; by contrast, the southern plains are warm and fertile.

My brother loves to spend his weekends hiking, whereas I, by contrast, prefer to stay indoors and read.

The company's profits soared last year; by contrast, its main competitor saw a significant decline in revenue.

Synonyms

conversely in comparison on the other hand alternatively however in opposition nonetheless

Antonyms

similarly likewise in the same way correspondingly equally in like manner analogously