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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1. Sallie Luensman:

   Other family members and other friends of ours got vaccinated specifically for James, in his honor, because we all know and have seen how traumatic it can be to lose somebody that has made a difference.

2. Mike Hughes:

   I don’t believe in science, i know about aerodynamics and fluid dynamics and how things move through the air, about the certain size of rocket nozzles, and thrust. But that’s not science, that’s just a formula. There’s no difference between science and science fiction.

3. Adure Lord:

   The sharing of joy, whether physical, emotional, psychic, or intellectual, forms a bridge between the sharers which can be the basis for understanding much of what is not shared between them, and lessens the threat of their difference.

4. Boris Johnson:

   I pay tribute to those who have campaigned so passionately and tirelessly on this issue - your efforts have made all the difference.

5. Lee County:

   All the threat-assessment and emergency-response training made a difference in the outcome of this incident.