Difference
noun
The way in which two or more things are not the same.
There's a big difference between studying for enjoyment and studying for exams.
Often appears as...
- notice a difference
- make a difference
noun
An amount by which one thing is different from another.
There's a noticeable difference in price.
Often appears as...
- price difference
- temperature difference
noun
The process of noting the points of difference between.
The process involves a careful difference of the two texts.
Often appears as...
- difference analysis
- difference measurement
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Formal
Technical
noun
An argument or disagreement.
They had a difference of opinion and stopped talking
Often appears as...
- difference of opinion
- settle a difference
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Disapproving
noun
The way in which two or more things are not the same.
There's a big difference between studying for enjoyment and studying for exams.
Often appears as...
- notice a difference
- make a difference
noun
An amount by which one thing is different from another.
There's a noticeable difference in price.
Often appears as...
- price difference
- temperature difference
noun
The process of noting the points of difference between.
The process involves a careful difference of the two texts.
Often appears as...
- difference analysis
- difference measurement
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
An argument or disagreement.
They had a difference of opinion and stopped talking
Often appears as...
- difference of opinion
- settle a difference
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Clarity
Use 'difference' to highlight distinct characteristics in similar contexts.
The difference between butterflies and moths isn't always noticeable.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-interchangeable
'Difference' implies distinct qualities, not to be used for entirely different things.
The difference in habits between a cat and a fish is substantial.
Pro Tip 3/3Impact Emphasis
Express variations in impact or effectiveness by using 'difference'.
Your feedback made a real difference in my performance.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Clarity
Use 'difference' to highlight distinct characteristics in similar contexts.
The difference between butterflies and moths isn't always noticeable.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-interchangeable
'Difference' implies distinct qualities, not to be used for entirely different things.
The difference in habits between a cat and a fish is substantial.
Pro Tip 3/3Impact Emphasis
Express variations in impact or effectiveness by using 'difference'.
Your feedback made a real difference in my performance.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Clarity
Use 'difference' to highlight distinct characteristics in similar contexts.
The difference between butterflies and moths isn't always noticeable.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-interchangeable
'Difference' implies distinct qualities, not to be used for entirely different things.
The difference in habits between a cat and a fish is substantial.
Pro Tip 3/3Impact Emphasis
Express variations in impact or effectiveness by using 'difference'.
Your feedback made a real difference in my performance.
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Your body language may...
to which the students were participating, and how well they were participating. And this is really important in the MBA classroom, because participation counts for half the grade. So business schools have been struggling with this gender grade gap. You get these equally qualified women and men coming in and then you get these differences in grades,
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How to read music - Tim...
probably learned their lines from a script, which essentially tells them what to say and when to say it. A piece of written music operates on exactly the same principle. In a very basic sense, it tells a performer what to play and when to play it. Aesthetically speaking, there's a world of difference
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How playing an...
especially the visual, auditory, and motor cortices. As with any other workout, disciplined, structured practice in playing music strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities. The most obvious difference between listening to music and playing it
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At what moment are you...
But is resurrection really possible? And what is the actual difference between a living creature and a dead body, anyway? To understand what death is, we need to understand what life is. One ancient theory was an idea called vitalism, which claimed that living things were unique
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
Kind of, it symbolizes like there's no beginning or there's no end to this community that we've created. There's no right or wrong way to grieve. Grief and loss, it's a lifelong process. I really hope I am making an impact and making a difference in others lives.
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The benefits of a...
Because all types of bilingual people can become fully proficient in a language regardless of accent or pronunciation, the difference may not be apparent to a casual observer. But recent advances in brain imaging technology have given neurolinguists a glimpse
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Would you opt for a life...
while guaranteeing experiences of only pleasure and never pain. The catch? You have to permanently leave reality behind, but you'll hardly know the difference. Your experiences will be indistinguishable from reality. Life's natural ups and downs
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Economics of climate...
climate damage that's a very poor way to invest in the world but if we spent that same dollar on researchers we could actually avoid about 11 dollars of climate damage we could make an amazing difference and that's the real point
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What would happen if you...
and potentially reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. No matter what, getting the right amount of liquid makes a world of difference in how you'll feel, think, and function day to day.
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Puppy Adopted By Cat...
foster mother's nurturing feelings overcome any differences for now but as adults these top predators will differ in almost every detail
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Your body language may...
to which the students were participating, and how well they were participating. And this is really important in the MBA classroom, because participation counts for half the grade. So business schools have been struggling with this gender grade gap. You get these equally qualified women and men coming in and then you get these differences in grades,
Video examples
How to read music - Tim...
probably learned their lines from a script, which essentially tells them what to say and when to say it. A piece of written music operates on exactly the same principle. In a very basic sense, it tells a performer what to play and when to play it. Aesthetically speaking, there's a world of difference
Video examples
How playing an...
especially the visual, auditory, and motor cortices. As with any other workout, disciplined, structured practice in playing music strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities. The most obvious difference between listening to music and playing it
Video examples
At what moment are you...
But is resurrection really possible? And what is the actual difference between a living creature and a dead body, anyway? To understand what death is, we need to understand what life is. One ancient theory was an idea called vitalism, which claimed that living things were unique
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
Kind of, it symbolizes like there's no beginning or there's no end to this community that we've created. There's no right or wrong way to grieve. Grief and loss, it's a lifelong process. I really hope I am making an impact and making a difference in others lives.
Video examples
The benefits of a...
Because all types of bilingual people can become fully proficient in a language regardless of accent or pronunciation, the difference may not be apparent to a casual observer. But recent advances in brain imaging technology have given neurolinguists a glimpse
Video examples
Would you opt for a life...
while guaranteeing experiences of only pleasure and never pain. The catch? You have to permanently leave reality behind, but you'll hardly know the difference. Your experiences will be indistinguishable from reality. Life's natural ups and downs
Video examples
Economics of climate...
climate damage that's a very poor way to invest in the world but if we spent that same dollar on researchers we could actually avoid about 11 dollars of climate damage we could make an amazing difference and that's the real point
Video examples
What would happen if you...
and potentially reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. No matter what, getting the right amount of liquid makes a world of difference in how you'll feel, think, and function day to day.
Video examples
Puppy Adopted By Cat...
foster mother's nurturing feelings overcome any differences for now but as adults these top predators will differ in almost every detail
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Steve Jobs
American Businessman
What is Apple, after all? Apple is about people who think 'outside the box,' people who want to use computers to help them change the world, to help them create things that make a difference, and not just to get a job done.
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Rihanna
American Musician
It is one thing to record an album but it's a huge difference when people play it and listen to it and embrace it the way that I do. It has always been my dream to get my music out to the world and have people hear it.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
It is open for anyone to have freedom of speech, and I guess we can all play a role in trying to make a difference in the world. Particularly if your leader is not helping in that area.
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Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool.
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Alan Rickman
British Actor
Actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It can change the world.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish Writer
There is only one difference between a long life and a good dinner: that, in the dinner, the sweets come last.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
Husbands and wives, have fun with each other. I'm convinced it makes all the difference in the world.
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Audre Lorde
American Poet
When I use my strength in the service of my vision it makes no difference whether or not I am afraid.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you'll start to see a big difference in your life.
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Diogenes
Greek Philosopher
There is only a finger's difference between a wise man and a fool.
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Steve Jobs
American Businessman
What is Apple, after all? Apple is about people who think 'outside the box,' people who want to use computers to help them change the world, to help them create things that make a difference, and not just to get a job done.
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Rihanna
American Musician
It is one thing to record an album but it's a huge difference when people play it and listen to it and embrace it the way that I do. It has always been my dream to get my music out to the world and have people hear it.
Quote examples
Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
It is open for anyone to have freedom of speech, and I guess we can all play a role in trying to make a difference in the world. Particularly if your leader is not helping in that area.
Quote examples
Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool.
Quote examples
Alan Rickman
British Actor
Actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It can change the world.
Quote examples
Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish Writer
There is only one difference between a long life and a good dinner: that, in the dinner, the sweets come last.
Quote examples
Zig Ziglar
American Author
Husbands and wives, have fun with each other. I'm convinced it makes all the difference in the world.
Quote examples
Audre Lorde
American Poet
When I use my strength in the service of my vision it makes no difference whether or not I am afraid.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you'll start to see a big difference in your life.
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Diogenes
Greek Philosopher
There is only a finger's difference between a wise man and a fool.
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