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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
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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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In fact, in dollar terms, the difference is roughly $1 trillion.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

He told BBC Scotland News it might seem like a small gesture, but he has found it can make a huge difference to some of those who go to his gigs.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Miles Arnone, CEO of Re:Build Manufacturing, the business that gave rise to Slate Auto, says the key difference between Slate and other carmakers is the simplicity of the vehicle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The findings also highlight a clear difference between familiarity with organ donation and brain donation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

The cave is cold, or I am cold—I'm not sure there’s a difference between me and the cave at this point.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz