Looking for the meaning of the word DIFFERENCE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DIFFERENCE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Difference
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin differentia (see differentia)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɪf(ə)rəns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a point or way in which people or things are dissimilar
Short Definition:way people or things differ
Examples:- the differences between men and women
Definition:
a disagreement, quarrel, or dispute
Short Definition:disagreement or quarrel
Examples:- the couple are patching up their differences
Word: Difference
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɪf(ə)rəns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
alter (a coat of arms) to distinguish members or branches of a family.
Short Definition:alter coat of arms
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