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DIFFERENCE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Difference.

How to pronounce difference:

US

Difference - as a noun

The quality of being unlike or dissimilar

Example: "There are many differences between jazz and rock"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
quality19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sameness10

A variation that deviates from the standard or norm

Example: "The deviation from the mean"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
departure12deviation13divergence17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fluctuation16variation12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A disagreement or argument about something important

Example: "He had a dispute with his wife"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conflict15difference of opiniondispute10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreement16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A significant change

Example: "The difference in her is amazing"

The number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remainder12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
number10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Difference - as a verb

To distinguish or differentiate.

Example Sentences

"There is a noticeable difference in color between the two paintings."
"She could not tell the difference between the two perfume scents."
"The main difference between the designs is the size."
"There is a significant difference in price between the two cars."
"He was able to spot the difference in the twins' appearances."
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Word Game Points

Is DIFFERENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, difference is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DIFFERENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is DIFFERENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, difference is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIFFERENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is DIFFERENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, difference is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIFFERENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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