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differenceThe quality or condition of being unlike or distinct from something else. A point or way in which things are not the same.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The quality or condition of being unlike or distinct from something else. A point or way in which things are not the same.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪfərəns/

Korean meaning: 차이, 다름, 구별

Korean pronunciation: 디-퍼-런스 (강세: 퍼)

Example Sentences

  • The difference between a pizza and my love life? The pizza actually gets hot.
  • Your positive attitude can make a real difference in the workplace.
  • I can't tell the difference between expensive and cheap coffee - they both keep me awake!

difference

NOUN

//ˈdɪfərəns//

The quality or condition of being unlike or distinct from something else. A point or way in which things are not the same.

difference concept
💡 Concept

The quality or condition of being unlike or distinct from something else. A point or way in which things are not the same.

difference rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In this conference, their preference shows the difference!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdɪfərəns/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdif--
Rootfer
Suffix--ence

Origin

From Latin differre, meaning 'to carry apart' or 'to differ'. The word evolved through Old French into Middle English, maintaining its core sense of distinction or variation.

🎵Rhyme

referencepreferenceconference

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The difference between a pizza and my love life? The pizza actually gets hot.

Your positive attitude can make a real difference in the workplace.

😄 Fun example

I can't tell the difference between expensive and cheap coffee - they both keep me awake!

The temperature difference between day and night is quite noticeable here.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

distinctionvariationcontrastdiscrepancydisparity

Antonyms

similaritysameness

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