difference
gb/dˈɪfɹəns/ us/dˈɪfɹəns/
A2
Английски
~ 600
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
A2
entity
1
way things are not the same
How two or more things are not the same.
Модел на употреба:
the difference between [A] and [B]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'difference' with 'different'. 'Difference' is a noun, while 'different' is an adjective.
Синоними
distinction (Slightly more formal and often used in academic or professional contexts.)
Антоними
similarity (Refers to ways in which things are alike, the opposite of a difference.)
Колокации
big difference
|make a difference
|see the difference
|spot the difference
|key difference
Теми
comparison
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Съществително
B1
entity
2
effect or change in result
Something that changes a result or situation.
Модел на употреба:
make a difference to [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes say 'do a difference' instead of 'make a difference'. The correct verb is 'make'.
Синоними
impact (Often used for stronger or broader effects, especially in formal contexts.)
Антоними
no effect (Indicates no change or influence on a situation.)
Колокации
make a big difference
|really make a difference
|little difference
|significant difference
Теми
impact
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Съществително
B1
quantity
3
amount one number exceeds another
How much one number is bigger or smaller than another number.
Синоними
discrepancy (More formal, often used for inconsistencies in data or records.)
Антоними
equality (Indicates that two quantities are exactly the same.)
Колокации
price difference
|age difference
|temperature difference
Теми
mathematics
|measurement
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Граматика
Речникова форма
difference
IPA
GB/dˈɪfɹəns/
US/dˈɪfɹəns/
Срички и ударение
dif - fer - ence (3 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (dif)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: difference
- Plural: difference, differences
Семейство думи
Forms
differences
noun
Core family
Related words
differentiate
verb B2
differentiation
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
indifferent
adjective B1
indifference
noun B2
Изрази
difference of opinion
1/dˈɪfɹəns əv əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
situation where people disagree
When people do not agree about something.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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?