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difference
noun
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Divide difference into syllables:

dif · fer · ence

How to pronounce difference:

Definition of difference:

difference (noun):
the state or quality of being unlike
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar.
the quality or state of being dissimilar or different

Synonyms for difference:

alteration
change
conflict
contrast
departure
deviation
difference of opinion
different
differentia
differential
differentiation
disagreement
discrepancy
disparateness
disparity
dispute
dissimilarity
dissimilitude
distance
distinction
distinctiveness
distinctness
divergence
diverseness
diversity
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Antonyms for difference:

abidance
acceptance
accord
accordance
acknowledgement
acknowledgment
acquiescence
admittance
affinity
agreement
alikeness
amity
analogousness
analogy
appropriateness
approval
approximation
assent
association
authorisation
authorization
balance
calm
carelessness
closeness
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