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juxtapose
verb
To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.
Intermediate - Known to most educated speakers
Etymology
From French juxtaposer, from Latin juxta "near, beside" + French poser "to place."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The exhibit juxtaposed modern art with classical pieces."
- 2.
"The film juxtaposes wealth and poverty to powerful effect."
- 3.
"Juxtaposing the two speeches reveals striking similarities."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
place side by sidecomparecontrastset together
Related Words
compareparallelopposealign
Fun Fact
Juxtaposition is a powerful tool in art, film, and rhetoric. Placing contrasting elements side by side forces viewers to draw connections, often revealing meanings neither element has alone.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (J, U, X, T, A, P, O, S, E)
Scrabble Value: 25 points
Tip: Words ending in "SE" are often good scoring opportunities.
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