📘 Definition of “difference”
The word difference is a noun that refers to the way in which two or more things are not the same.
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Example: “What’s the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?” → This asks how those two animals are not alike.
🧠 Common Uses
PhraseMeaningmake a differenceTo have an impact or effecttell the differenceTo notice how things are differentspot the differenceTo find differences between similar thingsno differenceIndicates things are essentially the same
🧩 Related Words
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different (adjective): not the same “These shoes are different in color.”
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differ (verb): to be unlike “Opinions may differ from person to person.”
✨ Nuance and Synonyms
Depending on context, “difference” can also mean:
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disagreement: “They had a difference of opinion.”
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amount of change: “There’s a big difference in price.”
Synonyms include:
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distinction: a clear separation or contrast
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disparity: a significant or unfair gap
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variation: a slight change or deviation
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