noun · academic
difference
/ˈdɪf.ə.rəns/DIF·fer·ence
the way in which two or more things are not the same
Examples
“The difference between urban and rural education is a common IELTS topic.”
“We must explain the difference clearly in the essay.”
“There is a significant difference in income levels across regions.”
Band 8 sentence
“When comparing urban and rural schooling, the most striking difference is access to qualified teachers.”
Collocations
- tell the difference
- the difference between
- a slight/significant difference
Word family
Common mistakes
There is many difference between the two plans.→There are many differences between the two plans.
I cannot tell the different.→I cannot tell the difference.
Say it for a higher band
5change→6gap→7+difference
Synonyms
distinction
gap
Easily confused
different
“My teacher has a different approach to learning than my friend.”
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