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difference

[dif-er-uhns, dif-ruhns] / ˈdɪf ər əns, ˈdɪf rəns /
NOUN
dissimilarity, distinctness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
change characteristic contrast discrepancy disparity distinction divergence diversity inequality variation
STRONG
aberration alteration anomaly antithesis asymmetry contrariety contrariness departure deviation differentiation digression exception heterogeneity idiosyncrasy irregularity nonconformity opposition particularity peculiarity separateness separation singularity unlikeness variance variety
WEAK
discongruity dissemblance unconformity unorthodoxness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
likeness sameness similarity uniformity
STRONG
conformity correspondence regularity
WEAK
alikeness
NOUN
opposing views
Synonyms
STRONGEST
argument clash conflict controversy debate disagreement discord dispute quarrel
STRONG
beef blowup brawl brush brush-off contention contrariety contretemps discordance dissension dissent dissidence disunity dustup estrangement hassle row run-in scrap set-to spat strife tiff variance words wrangle
WEAK
bone to pick brannigan disaccord
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accord agreement harmony peace
STRONG
approval authorization concurrence ratification
WEAK
alikeness assent consent

Example Sentences

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Whatever you decide — to take the deal, or split the difference by accepting half of what he’s offering in return for keeping your $130,000 — make sure it’s locked in.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s the difference between building a steel mill, and betting on whether or not a steel mill gets built.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Joining Stevenson in speaking to the BBC, Page said: "It's always a strange feeling...but it does really make you feel like what you've done has been worthwhile and you really have made a difference."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The difference in the default rate between the high-yield bond and leveraged-loan markets has narrowed in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

What difference does it make if it’s now or later?

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.