Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for difference. Search instead for differenced.
Definitions

difference

[dif-er-uhns, dif-ruhns] / ˈdɪf ər əns, ˈdɪf rəns /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Europe’s summer heat waves often claim tens of thousands of lives, far more than in the U.S., a difference that scientists say is partly due to the lack of air conditioning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Do they know the difference between a square and a circle?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Colleagues and friends remembered him as a cop who wanted to make a difference.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

As Minkley puts it: "The principles of Fire are simple, and they haven't changed - spend less than you earn, invest the difference, and give your money time to grow."

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

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

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




Vocabulary lists containing difference


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "difference" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com