make a difference — to have an important or noticeable effect on something or someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have an important or noticeable effect on something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪk ə ˈdɪfərəns/
Korean meaning: 변화를 만들다, 영향을 주다, 차이를 만들어내다
Korean pronunciation: 메이크 어 **디**퍼런스
Example Sentences
- Your donation of just $5 can make a difference to hungry children.
- I tried to make a difference by eating all the leftover pizza to prevent food waste.
- One teacher's encouragement can make a huge difference in a student's future.
make a difference
VERB//meɪk ə ˈdɪfərəns//
to have an important or noticeable effect on something or someone
to have an important or noticeable effect on something or someone
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Origin
14세기 'make'(만들다)와 14세기 'difference'(차이, 구별)가 결합되어 '차이를 만들어내다'는 의미의 관용구가 되었습니다.
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“Your donation of just $5 can make a difference to hungry children.”
“I tried to make a difference by eating all the leftover pizza to prevent food waste.”
“One teacher's encouragement can make a huge difference in a student's future.”
“My cat thinks knocking things off tables will make a difference in world peace.”
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