difference

noun
UK: /ˈdɪfrəns/
US: /ˈdɪfərəns/

  1. The way in which two or more things which you are comparing are not the same.

    1. I see a big difference between the two options available now. [ ] [ ]
    2. There's a marked difference in temperature between day and night because of climate. [ ] [ ]

  2. A disagreement or argument.

    1. We had a difference about money, but we're friends again now. [ ] [ ]
    2. They resolved their differences and decided to work together to improve things. [ ] [ ]

  3. The result of subtracting one number from another.

    1. The difference between 10 and 6 is 4, after all. [ ] [ ]
    2. Calculate the difference between the original price and the discounted one. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

disparity argument disagreement contrast quarrel variation dissimilarity
difference verb

  1. To cause (someone or something) to be or appear dissimilar or distinct from another.

    1. New hairstyle differences her, I think. [ ] [ ]
    2. What differences this model from others is its superior battery life. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "difference" in English means: The way in which two or more things which you are comparing are not the same., A disagreement or argument., The result of subtracting one number from another..

The phonetic transcription of "difference" is /ˈdɪfrəns/ in British English and /ˈdɪfərəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "difference": disparity, argument, disagreement, contrast, quarrel, variation, dissimilarity.

Example usage of "difference": "I see a big difference between the two options available now.". More examples on the page.