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

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That changes filing status from head of household to single, and makes a huge difference, so we had to sort out why.

From MarketWatch

What isn’t strictly measurable but is undeniable is the effect that NEL has had on mentors, especially those in so-called retirement, as their knowledge and efforts continue to make a difference.

From The Wall Street Journal

Subtle differences in foot shape leave distinct patterns in the tracks they make.

From Science Daily

These differences remained even after accounting for age, overall health, and other relevant factors.

From Science Daily

Leaning into this difference, June Mountain offers free lift tickets to children 12 and under.

From Los Angeles Times

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