difference
gb/dˈɪfɹəns/ us/dˈɪfɹəns/
A2
Ingles
~ 600
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
A2
entity
1
way things are not the same
How two or more things are not the same.
Padron ng paggamit:
the difference between [A] and [B]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'difference' with 'different'. 'Difference' is a noun, while 'different' is an adjective.
Mga kasingkahulugan
distinction (Slightly more formal and often used in academic or professional contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
similarity (Refers to ways in which things are alike, the opposite of a difference.)
Mga kolokasyon
big difference
|make a difference
|see the difference
|spot the difference
|key difference
Mga tema
comparison
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
B1
entity
2
effect or change in result
Something that changes a result or situation.
Padron ng paggamit:
make a difference to [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes say 'do a difference' instead of 'make a difference'. The correct verb is 'make'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
impact (Often used for stronger or broader effects, especially in formal contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
no effect (Indicates no change or influence on a situation.)
Mga kolokasyon
make a big difference
|really make a difference
|little difference
|significant difference
Mga tema
impact
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
B1
quantity
3
amount one number exceeds another
How much one number is bigger or smaller than another number.
Mga kasingkahulugan
discrepancy (More formal, often used for inconsistencies in data or records.)
Mga kasalungat
equality (Indicates that two quantities are exactly the same.)
Mga kolokasyon
price difference
|age difference
|temperature difference
Mga tema
mathematics
|measurement
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
difference
IPA
GB/dˈɪfɹəns/
US/dˈɪfɹəns/
Mga pantig at diin
dif - fer - ence (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (dif)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: difference
- Plural: difference, differences
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
differences
noun
Core family
Related words
differentiate
verb B2
differentiation
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
indifferent
adjective B1
indifference
noun B2
Mga ekspresyon
difference of opinion
1/dˈɪfɹəns əv əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
situation where people disagree
When people do not agree about something.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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?