Difference
Noun
UK
/ˈdɪf.ər.əns/
US
/ˈdɪf.rəns/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
The way in which things are not the same.
Example
"The difference is clear."
"The main difference between cats and dogs is their behaviour and how they show affection."
"Small differences in price can make a big impact when customers choose where to shop."
Explanation
A difference is what makes one thing not the same as another. It shows how two or more things are unlike each other. For example, the difference between tea and coffee is that coffee has more caffeine. In school, teachers may ask, “What is the difference between a noun and a verb?” In daily life, people might talk about the difference in prices between two shops. Differences can be small (like colour) or big (like beliefs). The word highlights contrast or change.