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Contracting vs Contrasting - What's the difference?

contracting | contrasting |

As adjectives the difference between contracting and contrasting

is that contracting is that is getting smaller while contrasting is set in opposition to, showing the differences between.

As verbs the difference between contracting and contrasting

is that contracting is , as in hiring or trading while contrasting is .

contracting

English

Adjective

(-)
  • That is getting smaller.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • , as in hiring or trading.

    • contrasting

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Set in opposition to, showing the differences between.
    • George W. Bush and John Kerry had contrasting debating styles.

    Verb

    (head)