WordValejuxtapose
to place side by side for comparison
In more detail
to place two things side by side, especially to show a contrast or comparison between them
Examples
- The artist juxtaposed bright colors with dark colors to create a striking effect.
- The documentary juxtaposes interviews with rich people and poor people to highlight inequality.
How to use juxtapose
Juxtapose is used when placing two things deliberately next to each other to highlight a contrast, comparison, or relationship between them. It is more formal and intentional than simply placing things together, and is common in academic, artistic, and literary contexts. The emphasis is on the deliberate positioning for effect rather than accidental proximity.
Common phrases
- juxtapose with
- juxtapose against
- juxtapose two images
- juxtapose past and present
- deliberately juxtaposed
Synonyms
contrast · compare · place side by side · set against · position together
Opposites
separate · isolate · distance
Word family
juxtaposition (noun) · juxtaposed (adjective) · juxtaposing (verb/gerund)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use juxtapose without specifying what the two things are being contrasted with, leading to incomplete expressions; always clarify juxtapose X with/against Y.
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