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إنجليزي

difference

gb/dˈɪfɹəns/ us/dˈɪfɹəns/
A2 إنجليزي
~ 600
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم A2 entity
1

way things are not the same

How two or more things are not the same.

نمط الاستخدام: the difference between [A] and [B]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'difference' with 'different'. 'Difference' is a noun, while 'different' is an adjective.
مرادفات
distinction (Slightly more formal and often used in academic or professional contexts.)
أضداد
similarity (Refers to ways in which things are alike, the opposite of a difference.)
تراكيب شائعة
big difference |make a difference |see the difference |spot the difference |key difference
مواضيع
comparison |daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • There is a big difference between the two proposals.
  • Can you tell the difference between these two brands?
  • The main difference is in the quality of the materials.
  • Small differences in taste can affect the outcome.
  • The difference between success and failure can be very small.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • There is a big difference between cats and dogs.
  • I can see the difference in color.
  • What is the difference between tea and coffee?
  • The price difference is small.
  • This shirt has a different design.
اسم B1 entity
2

effect or change in result

Something that changes a result or situation.

نمط الاستخدام: make a difference to [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes say 'do a difference' instead of 'make a difference'. The correct verb is 'make'.
مرادفات
impact (Often used for stronger or broader effects, especially in formal contexts.)
أضداد
no effect (Indicates no change or influence on a situation.)
تراكيب شائعة
make a big difference |really make a difference |little difference |significant difference
مواضيع
impact |daily life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • Your help made a real difference to our project.
  • One vote can make a big difference in an election.
  • Changing the lighting made all the difference to the room.
  • It won’t make much difference if we start later.
  • Her encouragement made a difference in my confidence.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • Her words made me feel better. They made a difference.
  • One person can make a big difference.
  • This small change made the room look better.
  • It will not make much difference if we wait.
  • Your help made a big difference.
اسم B1 quantity
3

amount one number exceeds another

How much one number is bigger or smaller than another number.

مرادفات
discrepancy (More formal, often used for inconsistencies in data or records.)
أضداد
equality (Indicates that two quantities are exactly the same.)
تراكيب شائعة
price difference |age difference |temperature difference
مواضيع
mathematics |measurement |education |science |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The price difference between the two cars is $5,000.
  • There’s a three-year age difference between them.
  • The temperature difference is about 10 degrees.
  • We calculated the difference between the two measurements.
  • The difference in speed was noticeable.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • There is a $5 price difference.
  • My sister and I have a two-year age difference.
  • The temperature difference is 5 degrees.
  • We found the difference between 10 and 7.
  • The speed difference is small.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
difference
IPA
GB/dˈɪfɹəns/
US/dˈɪfɹəns/
المقاطع والنبر
dif - fer - ence (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (dif)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: difference
  • Plural: difference, differences
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
differences noun
Core family
different adjective A2 differently adverb A2 differ verb B1
Related words
differentiate verb B2 differentiation noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
indifferent adjective B1 indifference noun B2
تعبيرات

difference of opinion

1
/dˈɪfɹəns əv əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase

situation where people disagree

When people do not agree about something.

أمثلة
  • We had a small difference of opinion about where to go for dinner.
  • A difference of opinion led to their argument.

spot the difference

1
/spˈɑt ðə dˈɪfɹəns/
fixed phrase

notice differences in details

To see what is different between two pictures or things.

أمثلة
  • The kids played a game to spot the difference between two drawings.
  • Can you spot the difference in these photos?

make a difference

1
/mˈeɪk ə dˈɪfɹəns/
fixed phrase

Cause an important change

To have an important effect on a situation.

أمثلة
  • Your help really made a difference in finishing on time.
  • Good teachers can really make a difference in students’ lives.
  • Good communication makes a big difference at work.
  • Every donation makes a difference to those in need.

split the difference

1
/splˈɪt ðə dˈɪfɹəns/
idiom

Agree halfway between amounts

To agree on an amount that is between two different amounts suggested.

أمثلة
  • You want $50, I want $30, so let’s split the difference at $40.
  • You want $50, I want $30 — let's split the difference at $40.
  • They couldn’t agree on the price, so they split the difference.
  • They couldn't agree on the price, so they split the difference.

tell the difference

1
/tˈɛl ðə dˈɪfɹəns/
fixed phrase

Recognize how things differ

To see how two things are not the same.

أمثلة
  • Can you tell the difference between these fabrics?
  • I can’t tell the difference between these two shades of blue.
  • It's hard to tell the difference between the twins.
  • Can you tell the difference between fake and real leather?
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