difference
gb/dˈɪfɹəns/ us/dˈɪfɹəns/
A2
Engels
~ 600
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
entity
1
way things are not the same
How two or more things are not the same.
Gebruikspatroon:
the difference between [A] and [B]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'difference' with 'different'. 'Difference' is a noun, while 'different' is an adjective.
Synoniemen
distinction (Slightly more formal and often used in academic or professional contexts.)
Antoniemen
similarity (Refers to ways in which things are alike, the opposite of a difference.)
Woordcombinaties
big difference
|make a difference
|see the difference
|spot the difference
|key difference
Thema's
comparison
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
2
effect or change in result
Something that changes a result or situation.
Gebruikspatroon:
make a difference to [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes say 'do a difference' instead of 'make a difference'. The correct verb is 'make'.
Synoniemen
impact (Often used for stronger or broader effects, especially in formal contexts.)
Antoniemen
no effect (Indicates no change or influence on a situation.)
Woordcombinaties
make a big difference
|really make a difference
|little difference
|significant difference
Thema's
impact
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
quantity
3
amount one number exceeds another
How much one number is bigger or smaller than another number.
Synoniemen
discrepancy (More formal, often used for inconsistencies in data or records.)
Antoniemen
equality (Indicates that two quantities are exactly the same.)
Woordcombinaties
price difference
|age difference
|temperature difference
Thema's
mathematics
|measurement
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
difference
IPA
GB/dˈɪfɹəns/
US/dˈɪfɹəns/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
dif - fer - ence (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (dif)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: difference
- Plural: difference, differences
Woordfamilie
Forms
differences
noun
Core family
Related words
differentiate
verb B2
differentiation
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
indifferent
adjective B1
indifference
noun B2
Uitdrukkingen
difference of opinion
1/dˈɪfɹəns əv əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
situation where people disagree
When people do not agree about something.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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?