difference

Meanings

• Noun

  A contrast or comparison between two things.

  - "The difference between night and day."
  - "The difference in opinions between the two teams."

• Noun

  A matter or point that separates two people or things.

  - "The difference in age between siblings."
  - "The difference in salary between employees."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1244142"

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Antonyms

identity , sameness

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Synonyms

departure , deviation , disparity , divergence , conflict , difference of opinion , dispute , dissension , remainder , nevermind , differentiate , distinguish

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with difference
difference , preference , diversity , efficiency

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Variants

List of all variants of difference that leads to same result
difference , differences , differenced , differencing , common difference , common differences , finite difference , finite differences , learning difference , learning differences , potential difference , potential differences , vive la difference , a difference of opinion , age difference , make a big difference

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Differences, Differing, Differenced, Differentiate, Differentiates, Differentiating

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'différer', meaning 'to put off, to defer'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'difference' is used 35 times in the King James Bible.

2. Did you know that the smallest difference in DNA between two humans is about 0.1%?

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Related Concepts

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1. Similarity: Opposite concept of difference, referring to the likeness or resemblance between two things.

2. Contrast: The act or quality of being strikingly different from something else.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of difference has been explored in various contexts such as racial, gender, and social differences. In art, the theme of difference can be seen in surrealist paintings and installations that challenge perceptions and norms.

How to Memorize "difference"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two things that are different in color, shape, or size.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'difference' with the concept of 'contrast' or 'distinction'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Different as Day and Night' to remember the meaning of difference.

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