A/the world of difference

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A big change between two things.

There is a world of difference between the two types of coffee.
Visual representation of "a/the world of difference" - A big change between two things

Often appears as...

  • make a world of difference
  • there's a world of difference
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Context Clues

Look for words that show contrast like 'but', 'however', to understand the change 'a world of difference' indicates.

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She was shy at first, but tutoring made a world of difference in her confidence.
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Emphasis Added

'A world of difference' is used to emphasize an important change or distinction between things.

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Working from home creates a world of difference in work-life balance.
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Not Literal

The phrase is figurative and doesn't mean an actual 'world' but symbolizes an extremely noticeable difference.

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Switching to LED lights has made a world of difference in our electricity bill.
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