difference
noun
Definitions of difference noun
quality
- A2CountableUncountable
The quality or state of being dissimilar or not the same.
What are the differences between these two mobile phones?
There is a noticeable difference in efficiency between these two methods.
There are significant differences between them in terms of their cultural backgrounds.
disagreement
- C2CountableUsually plural
A state of disagreement or argument.
They are trying to find ways to resolve their differences.
Despite some differences, they remain good friends.
After several discussions, they finally resolved their differences.
measure
- B1CountableUncountable
The degree or extent to which things are dissimilar; the numerical or quantitative difference.
There is a significant temperature difference between these two places.
The analyst is calculating the difference in profits.
The difference between the two prices is negotiable.
Phrases of difference noun
- have a difference of opinion
To hold differing views or to disagree on a matter.
• They have a difference of opinion regarding their children's education.
Idioms
- not make any difference
To have no effect or impact on a situation; to not cause any change.
• It seems to not make any difference how I explain it, he still doesn't believe me.
- for all the difference something makes
used to say that an action will not have any effect or make a difference, despite being carried out.
• Well, you could try apologizing to her - for all the difference it will make.
- with a difference
Used to describe something that is notably unusual, and more interesting or of a higher quality than others of its kind.
• The service at this restaurant is with a difference; they remember what you ordered last time.