Juxtapose
To place close together or side by side, typically to compare or contrast.
verbJuxtapose
To place close together or side by side, typically to compare or contrast.
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Imagine This
When the designer wanted to capture all of her models, she told them to pose side by side in front of her camera.
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Sounds Like
JUK-stuh-POHZ
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Looks Like
Two items placed next to each other; the word's structure hints at 'near' and 'pose'.
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Remember This
The noun form is juxtaposition. Juxtaposition is commonly used in art and literature to highlight contrasts or comparisons.
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Other Forms
juxtapositionnoun
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Connect With
contrast, compare, place side by side, juxtaposition
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Note
Juxtapose is a verb; juxtaposition is the related noun. Often used to emphasize differences or unexpected similarities when two things are placed together.