difference
nounDivide 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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