Difference Definition & Meaning

difference
noun
  1. the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock"
  2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean"
  3. a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"
  4. a significant change; "the difference in her is amazing"; "his support made a real difference"
  5. the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend

Synonyms for difference

conflict noun

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

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departure noun

the act of departing a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

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deviation noun

a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

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dispute noun

a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife

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divergence noun

the act of moving away in different direction from a common point

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"Difference" in song lyrics

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  • "All the old killers I ran with, let me show y'all the difference"
    504 Boyz f/ Mac, X-Con — Them Boyz
  • "There's a big difference"
    7L & Esoteric — Ring Music
  • "Violent humble shoes ten shades of blues come off the difference"
    Aesop Rock — Dryspell

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Frequently asked questions

What does difference mean?
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock" a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean" a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats" a significant change; "the difference in her is amazing
What part of speech is difference?
Difference is a noun.
How many definitions does difference have?
Difference has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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