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difference

/ˈdɪfərəns/
dif · fer · ence ˈdɪf · ər · əns
English Definition
n. a way in which people or things are not the same
中文释义
差异
Significado en Español
diferencia, disparidad
한국어 뜻
차이, 차별
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự khác biệt, sự chênh lệch
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Example Sentence

There is a big difference between the two designs.

这两种设计之间有很大的差异。

Synonyms
distinction contrast disparity
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “difference”:

  1. A distinction
  2. B resemblance
  3. C likeness
  4. D similarity
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A — distinction. “difference” means n. a way in which people or things are not the same

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

There is a big ______ between saying something and actually doing it.

  1. A sameness
  2. B match
  3. C copy
  4. D difference
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D — difference. “difference” means n. a way in which people or things are not the same

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Common questions about “difference”

What does “difference” mean?

difference — n. a way in which people or things are not the same. In Chinese: 差异.

How do you pronounce “difference”?

difference is pronounced /ˈdɪfərəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dif · fer · ence.

How do you use “difference” in a sentence?

There is a big difference between the two designs. (这两种设计之间有很大的差异。)

What are synonyms for “difference”?

distinction, contrast, disparity — all close in meaning to difference (n. a way in which people or things are not the same).

Is “difference” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. difference appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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