Word meaning
juxtaposition
noun · juk-stuh-puh-ZISH-un
What does juxtaposition mean?
Juxtaposition means the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Juxtaposition in a sentence
“The juxtaposition of glass towers and old temples defines the skyline.”
Synonyms for juxtaposition
- contrast
- comparison
- pairing
How to remember juxtaposition
- Say it out loud a few times: juk-stuh-puh-ZISH-un.
- Write one sentence of your own using juxtaposition, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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