juxtaposed
juxtaposed — verb
- juxtaposedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- juxtaposeds3rd person singular
- juxtaposeding-ing form
- juxtaposededpast simple
1. to put two things that are unlike each other close together so that people can c
to put two things that are unlike each other close together so that people can clearly see how they differ from or relate to one another
The exhibition juxtaposes ancient pottery with modern 3D-printed sculptures to show changing skills.
juxtapose [noun] with [noun] — comparing old and new
In her 2023 photography book, Greta juxtaposes sharp red triangles against soft blue watercolour circles.
Diego juxtaposed a rusty iron key with a polished silver ring on his display table.
The teacher juxtaposed two maps from different centuries to show how borders changed.
- contrast
emphasises examining differences; can be done without placing items physically together
- compare
broader in meaning; includes looking for similarities, not only differences, and often involves analysis rather than spatial arrangement
- align
more literal; implies arranging in a line or bringing into agreement rather than highlighting difference
文法句型
juxtapose [noun] with [noun]
be juxtaposed with [noun]
用法筆記
Most common in formal or academic writing about art, literature, photography, and design. Frequently appears in the passive structure 'X is juxtaposed with Y.'
常見錯誤
juxtaposed — adjective
- juxtaposedpositive
- more juxtaposedcomparative
- most juxtaposedsuperlative
1. positioned immediately next to something else, especially in order to draw atten
positioned immediately next to something else, especially in order to draw attention to the way the two things differ or relate to each other
The juxtaposed glass and stone towers in Singapore give the skyline a striking two-tone look.
juxtaposed [plural noun] — two contrasting items placed together
Nila carefully arranged juxtaposed images of forest and desert on her studio wall.
The juxtaposed flavours of sweet mango and spicy chilli in the Thai salad made Priya's guests ask for the recipe.
The museum displays juxtaposed sculptures of a polished marble angel and a rough clay warrior.
- adjacent
describes only physical closeness, without the implication of intentional comparison
- contrasting
emphasises difference; can describe items that are not physically near each other
- side-by-side
more informal and literal; lacks the analytical nuance of 'juxtaposed'
用法筆記
Typically appears in attributive position (before a noun) in formal or academic writing. Common noun collocates include 'images', 'elements', 'colours', 'scenes', and 'ideas'.