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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Defending champions Ivory Coast and Cameroon finished level on seven points and both had a plus two goal difference.

From Barron's

Mr. McNally, who himself has a facial difference, captures the smart, savvy and just slightly cynical voice of Auggie with impressive ease.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a privilege and an opportunity to be able to make a difference in their lives, even long after you have left this world behind.

From MarketWatch

I want to clarify that the difference between a mobile and manufactured home is that the latter was built after 1976 and had to adhere to U.S.

From MarketWatch

Now Wallace shares her findings from talking with people of all ages and hearing what a difference it makes when connections are made and individuals are recognized for even the smallest contributions.

From Los Angeles Times

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