CEFR A2

difference

noun

Meaning

The way in which two people or things are not the same.

Examples

What is the difference between a cat and a dog?
There's a big difference in how they approach the problem.

Synonyms: contrast, disparity, distinction, dissimilarity

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difference (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪfərəns/

Definition

The way in which two people or things are not the same.

Examples

What is the difference between a cat and a dog?
There's a big difference in how they approach the problem.
Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?

How to Use difference

difference between X and Y (prepositional phrase): The way in which X and Y are not the same. — "The difference between a car and a bicycle is speed."
difference in X (prepositional phrase): A way in which X is not the same. — "There is a noticeable difference in quality."
make a difference (idiom): To have an effect on something. — "Small actions can make a big difference."

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