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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Accepting this one thing can make a difference.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, once gaming time went beyond 10 hours per week, clear differences began to emerge, with overall health indicators worsening among heavier gamers.

From Science Daily

Stopping that increase and turning it into even modest weight loss could make a meaningful difference in slowing the obesity epidemic.

From Science Daily

Since replacing Russell Martin, Rohl has hauled Rangers into third place in the league, behind Celtic on goal difference and six points adrift of leaders Hearts.

From BBC

At its core, mattering answers a fundamental question: Does my life make a difference?

From The Wall Street Journal

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