difference
gb/dˈɪfɹəns/ us/dˈɪfɹəns/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 600
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
way things are not the same
How two or more things are not the same.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the difference between [A] and [B]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'difference' with 'different'. 'Difference' is a noun, while 'different' is an adjective.
Συνώνυμα
distinction (Slightly more formal and often used in academic or professional contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
similarity (Refers to ways in which things are alike, the opposite of a difference.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
big difference
|make a difference
|see the difference
|spot the difference
|key difference
Θέματα
comparison
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
effect or change in result
Something that changes a result or situation.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
make a difference to [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say 'do a difference' instead of 'make a difference'. The correct verb is 'make'.
Συνώνυμα
impact (Often used for stronger or broader effects, especially in formal contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
no effect (Indicates no change or influence on a situation.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
make a big difference
|really make a difference
|little difference
|significant difference
Θέματα
impact
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
quantity
3
amount one number exceeds another
How much one number is bigger or smaller than another number.
Συνώνυμα
discrepancy (More formal, often used for inconsistencies in data or records.)
Αντώνυμα
equality (Indicates that two quantities are exactly the same.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
price difference
|age difference
|temperature difference
Θέματα
mathematics
|measurement
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
difference
IPA
GB/dˈɪfɹəns/
US/dˈɪfɹəns/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
dif - fer - ence (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (dif)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: difference
- Plural: difference, differences
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
differences
noun
Core family
Related words
differentiate
verb B2
differentiation
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
indifferent
adjective B1
indifference
noun B2
Εκφράσεις
difference of opinion
1/dˈɪfɹəns əv əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
situation where people disagree
When people do not agree about something.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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?