Synonyms for difference
ˈdɪf ər əns, ˈdɪf rənsdif·fer·ence

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1. differencenoun

   To distinguish or differentiate.

   You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference.

   Synonyms:
   differentiate, distinguish

   Antonyms:
   identity, sameness

2. differencenoun

   A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.

   There are three differences between these two pictures.

   Synonyms:
   divergence, departure, deviation

3. differencenoun

   The result of a subtraction; sometimes the absolute value of this result.

   Synonyms:
   remainder

4. differencenoun

   Synonyms:
   dispute, conflict, difference of opinion, dissension

5. differencenoun

   Synonyms:
   nevermind

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1. difference

   Difference is the state or quality of being unlike or the amount of such unlikeness. A difference is in the things compared; a discrimination is in our judgment of them; a distinction is in our definition or description or mental image of them. Careful discrimination of real differences results in clear distinctions. Disparity is stronger than inequality, implying that one thing falls far below another; as, the disparity of our achievements when compared with our ideals. Dissimilarity is between things sharply contrasted; there may be a difference between those almost alike. There is a discrepancy in accounts that fail to balance. Variety involves more than two objects; so, in general, does diversity; variation is a difference in the condition or action of the same object at different times. Disagreement is not merely the lack, but the opposite, of agreement; it is a mild word for opposition and conflict; difference is sometimes used in the same sense.

   Synonyms:
   contrariety, contrast, disagreement, discrepancy, discrimination, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distinction, divergence, diversity, inconsistency, inequality, unlikeness, variation, variety

   Antonyms:
   agreement, consonance, harmony, identity, likeness, resemblance, sameness, similarity, uniformity, unity

   Preposition:
   Difference between the old and the new; differences among men; a difference in character; of action; of style; (less frequently) a difference (controversy) with a person; a difference of one thing from (incorrectly to) another.

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1. difference

   Synonyms:
   separation, destruction, dissimilarity, unlikeness, disagreement, dissonance, discord, contrariety, dissent, distinction, dissimilitude, estrangement, variety

   Antonyms:
   community, consociation, condonation, similarity, likeness, agreement, sympathy, consonance, harmony, consentaneousness, reconciliation, uniformity, identity

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1. differencenoun

   the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

   "there are many differences between jazz and rock"

   Synonyms:
   difference of opinion, deviation, conflict, divergence, remainder, departure, dispute

   Antonyms:
   sameness

2. deviation, divergence, departure, differencenoun

   a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

   "the deviation from the mean"

   Synonyms:
   deviance, passing, departure, remainder, exit, difference of opinion, loss, leaving, divergence, deflexion, going, release, digression, disagreement, deflection, diversion, dispute, divagation, variance, expiration, deviation, going away, discrepancy, divergency, conflict

   Antonyms:
   sameness

3. dispute, difference, difference of opinion, conflictnoun

   a disagreement or argument about something important

   "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"

   Synonyms:
   divergence, struggle, battle, difference of opinion, conflict, fight, dispute, remainder, contravention, deviation, departure, engagement

   Antonyms:
   sameness

4. differencenoun

   a significant change

   "the difference in her is amazing"; "his support made a real difference"

   Synonyms:
   difference of opinion, deviation, conflict, divergence, remainder, departure, dispute

   Antonyms:
   sameness

5. remainder, differencenoun

   the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend

   Synonyms:
   divergence, residue, end, residual, oddment, difference of opinion, balance, conflict, dispute, remainder, residuum, remnant, deviation, departure, rest

   Antonyms:
   sameness

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Number
   • Quality
   • Variation

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1. differencenoun

   Synonyms:
   dissimilarity, variation, diversity, disparity, dissimilitude

2. differencenoun

   Synonyms:
   variance, alienation, misunderstanding, dissension, jarring, breach, rupture, schism, contest, quarrel, dispute, debate, controversy, altercation, bickering, wrangle, strife, falling out

3. differencenoun

   Synonyms:
   distinction, discrimination

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1. differencenoun

   Synonyms:
   dissimilarity, unlikeness, distinction, variation, contrast, discrepancy, discrimination, disparity, diversity, dissimilitude, incompatibility, inequality, heterogeneity, variety, dissension, variance, disagreement

   Antonyms:
   uniformity, similarity, agreement consonance, correspondence, indiscrimination, promiscuity, identity

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1. List of paraphrases for "difference":

   variance, gap, distinction, discrepancy, differential, differences, divergence, contrast, disparity, differentiation, differentiate, variation, disagreement, deviation, dispute, diff, teams, different, change, differ

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How to use difference in a sentence?

1. Debbie Walsh:

   You are talking about a situation where of the 127 women who serve in Congress, House and Senate, 106 are Democrats and 21 are Republicans. That's the biggest difference we've ever seen.

2. Fathmath Hulwa Khaleellwa:

   We're an importing economy and everything comes wrapped in plastic, so it's a big battle, but we're starting where we think we'll make the most difference : with schools. Showing kids what it is we want them to protect.

3. Randy Feenstra:

   I believe he has the ability to truly make a difference in our nation when it comes to economic, social and international policy, he has done a lot of things in the past for me to look at and say, 'He has the knowledge and fortitude to make it happen.'.

4. Patrick Murray:

   The big difference, though, is a majority of the public comes down on the opposite side of the issue from a majority of the court.

5. Mohamed Babiker:

   Water pumps and irrigation supplies can make a significant difference.