| word | juxtapose |
|---|---|
| definition | To place side by side. |
| eg_sentence | You won't notice the difference between the original and the copy unless you juxtapose them. |
| explanation | Since juxta means “near” in Latin, it's easy to see how juxtapose was formed. Juxtaposing is generally done for examination or effect. Interior designers constantly make decisions about juxtaposing objects and colors for the best effect. Juxtaposing two video clips showing the different things that a politician said about the same subject at two different times can be an effective means of criticizing. The juxtaposition of two similar X-rays can help medical students distinguish between two conditions that may be hard to tell apart. And advertisements frequently juxtapose “before” and “after” images to show a thrilling transformation. |
| IPA | ˌʤəkstəˈpoʊz |
Tags: mwvb::unit:14, mwvb::unit:14:word, mwvb::word, mwvb::word-cloze, mwvb::word-reverse, obsidian_to_anki
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