What does juxtapose mean?
Definitions for juxtapose
ˈdʒʌk stəˌpoʊz, ˌdʒʌk stəˈpoʊzjux·ta·pose
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Princeton's WordNet
juxtaposeverb
place side by side
"The fauvists juxtaposed strong colors"
Wiktionary
juxtaposeverb
To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.
Etymology: From juxtaposer, corresponding to juxta- + pose, derived from iuxta + pono.
Wikipedia
juxtapose
Juxtaposition is an act or instance of placing two elements close together or side by side. This is often done in order to compare/contrast the two, to show similarities or differences, etc.
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juxtapose
Juxtapose is a verb that means to place or deal with close together for contrasting effect. It refers to the act of putting things side by side, especially for the purpose of comparison or contrast.
Webster Dictionary
Juxtaposeverb
to place in juxtaposition
Etymology: [Cf. Juxtaposit, Pose.]
Wikidata
Juxtapose
Juxtapose is the fifth album by Tricky, in collaboration with DJ Muggs and Grease. Two tracks with DJ Muggs find their way to the only single "For Real" and the Japanese release. Martina Topley-Bird does not appear on the album; instead Kioka Williams provides the majority of the female vocals on the album and the following tours. The album also features a British emcee named Mad Dog on two tracks.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of juxtapose in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of juxtapose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of juxtapose in a Sentence
The same messages always blend into the background, but if we can juxtapose the medium with an unconventional message, then maybe we can get people to pay attention.
Hunter is this barely functional human who's got this roaring crack addiction and roaring sex addiction, it's just a very bizarre scenario, considering that you have to juxtapose that against the really high-level dangerous business that he was involved in.
It's very much a fantasy ... I think the lightness and the comedic moments of the film really juxtapose the drama and intensity of that moment in time in the post-war era, (There is) a good balance for us to tell this story.
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- وArabic
- αντιπαραβάλλωGreek
- yuxtaponerSpanish
- کنار هم چیدنPersian
- rinnastaa, [[asettaa]] [[vierekkäin]], [[asettaa]] [[rinnakkain]]Finnish
- juxtaposerFrench
- xustapór, xustapoñerGalician
- मिलानाHindi
- setja hlið við hlið, samliggjandi, hliðstæðurIcelandic
- 나란히 놓다Korean
- samanlikna, samanlikneNorwegian Nynorsk
- sammenligneNorwegian
- justaporPortuguese
- сопоставлятьRussian
- jämföraSwedish
- வைTamil
- juxtaposeUrdu
- 並列Chinese
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