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dif·fer·ence
 difference
- pronunciation:
- dI
f
rns
[or]
dI
frns
- phrases:
- split the difference
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the condition of differing; unlikeness.
- synonyms:
- contrast, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, diversity, variance
- antonyms:
- equivalence, resemblance, similarity
- similar words:
- deviation, divergence, gap
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| definition 2: |
a particular instance of differing.
- synonyms:
- discrepancy, dissimilarity, variance
- antonyms:
- equivalence, resemblance, similarity
- similar words:
- deviation, distinction, divergence
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| definition 3: |
a disagreement.
We've had our differences from time to time.- synonyms:
- conflict, disagreement, variance
- similar words:
- antagonism, clash, quarrel, tiff
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| definition 4: |
a change in a situation or person.
Have you noticed the difference in her?- synonyms:
- alteration, change
- similar words:
- modification
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| definition 5: |
the degree or amount by which one thing or quantity differs from another.
- synonyms:
- discrepancy
- similar words:
- balance, excess, remainder, residue, variance
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| related words: |
change, demur, disagreement, individuality, net, variety |
| phrase: |
split the difference |
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