Contrast & Comparison Vocabulary

to place side by side for comparison or contrast

“The exhibit juxtaposes ancient and modern art.”

comparable in certain respects

“The situation is analogous to what happened in 2008.”

equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as

“His silence was tantamount to an admission of guilt.”

corresponding in size or degree; proportionate

“The salary should be commensurate with experience.”

naturally accompanying or associated

“Fame brought concomitant pressures on his privacy.”

a proposition that follows from one already proved

“Economic growth has poverty reduction as a corollary.”

to have a mutual relationship or connection

“Education levels correlate with income.”

directly opposed or contrasted

“His actions were antithetical to his stated values.”

completely; in direct opposition

“Their views are diametrically opposed.”

essentially different in kind; not able to be compared

“The study combined disparate data sources.”

not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings

“His formal attire seemed incongruous at the beach.”

in a way that seems contradictory but may be true

“Paradoxically, the cure made him feel worse initially.”

apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually

“The meeting was ostensibly about budget, but really about personnel.”

as appears or is stated to be true

“The document was purportedly written by Shakespeare.”

used to convey that something is very likely

“Presumably, they will announce the results tomorrow.”

it may be argued; possibly

“This is arguably the best decision they've made.”

used to introduce a concession or acknowledgment

“Admittedly, there were some mistakes made.”

used to acknowledge a point before making a counter-argument

“Granted, he's talented, but he lacks discipline.”

although; even though

“He accepted the job, albeit with some reluctance.”

in spite of; nevertheless

“Notwithstanding these concerns, the project continued.”

in a similar way

“The first round was easy; similarly, the second provided no challenge.”

in the same way; also

“She is a talented musician; likewise, her brother is an artist.”