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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Prediction markets for sports are similar to traditional sports betting, but have some key differences.

From MarketWatch

The order of names on a tax return makes no difference in how much tax you owe, but it does get attached to your return history.

From MarketWatch

For some Austrian drivers, the price difference is enough to justify a cross-border hop.

From BBC

The real difference will just be a case of what the medium delivering that entertainment looks like.

From The Wall Street Journal

It can instead exploit the imbalance, turning the difference in tactics and goals to its own advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal