Juxtaposing Meaning in English

word · lemma: juxtapose

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Definition

Placing two or more things next to each other, especially to compare or show their differences.

Usage & Nuances

Formal/academic. Often used in writing about art, literature, or ideas. Common phrase: 'juxtaposing A and B'. Focuses on contrast or comparison. Not used for physical movement; refers to placement or concepts.

• Spanish: colocar lado a lado - yuxtaponer
• Portuguese (BR): justapor - colocar lado a lado
• Portuguese (PT): justapor - colocar lado a lado
• Chinese (Simplified): 并列 - 并置
• Chinese (Traditional): 並列 - 並置
• Hindi: सापेक्ष में रखना - साथ रखना
• Arabic: وضع جنبًا إلى جنب - موازنة
• Bengali: পাশাপাশি রাখা - তুলনা করা
• Russian: сопоставлять - размещать рядом
• Japanese: 並置する - 並べて比較する
• Vietnamese: đặt cạnh nhau - so sánh
• Korean: 나란히 놓다 - 병치하다
• Turkish: yan yana koymak - karşılaştırmak
• Urdu: برابر رکھنا - مقابل رکھنا
• Indonesian: menempatkan berdampingan - memperbandingkan

Example Sentences

The artist is juxtaposing bright colors with dark backgrounds.

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By juxtaposing old and new photos, we can see the changes.

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The teacher explained the lesson by juxtaposing two different ideas.

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Juxtaposing comedy and tragedy makes the play more interesting.

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The designer is known for juxtaposing modern materials with vintage styles.

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By juxtaposing hope with fear, the movie keeps you guessing until the end.

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