Synonyms for difference
noun
The quality of being different
dissimilarity, disagreement, divergence, contrast, state of being different, nonconformity, contrariety, contrariness, deviation, opposition, antithesis, inequality, diversity, unlikeness, departure, lack of identity, lack of resemblance, variance, variation, discrepancy, separation, differentiation, distinctness, separateness, heterogeneity, dissimilitude, incongruity, asymmetry; see also contrast 1, variety 1.
Antonyms agreement*, similarity, resemblance.
That which is unlike in comparable things
disparity, distinction, variance, deviation, departure, discrepancy, inconsistency, distinguishing characteristic, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, exception, digression, contrast, unconformity, aberration, irregularity, anomaly, abnormality, contradistinction, deflection, interval; see also variation 2.
Antonyms similarity*, likeness, common ground.
Personal dissension
discord, estrangement, dissent, disagreement; see dispute.
make a difference
split the difference*
what's the difference?*
what does it matter? what difference does it make? so what?*; see why.
See difference in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Synonyms
difference dissimilarity unlikeness divergence variation distinction discrepancy
These nouns refer to a lack of correspondence or agreement. Difference is the most general: differences in color and size; a difference of opinion.
Dissimilarity is difference between things otherwise alike or comparable: a dissimilarity between the twins' personalities.
Unlikeness usually implies greater and more obvious difference: unlikeness among their teaching styles.
Divergence suggests an increasing difference: points of divergence between British and American English.
Variation occurs between things of the same class or species; often it refers to modification of something original, prescribed, or typical: variations in temperature; a variation in shape.
Distinction often means a difference in detail determinable only by close inspection: the distinction between “good” and “excellent.”
A discrepancy is a difference between things that should correspond or match: a discrepancy between his words and his actions.
See difference in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
noun
The condition of being unlike or dissimilar:
discrepance, discrepancy, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distinction, divarication, divergence, divergency, unlikeness. See sameA marked lack of correspondence or agreement:
disagreement, discrepance, discrepancy, disparity, gap, incompatibility, incongruity, inconsistency. See agreeThe condition or fact of varying:
variance, variation. See change, sameA state of disagreement and disharmony:
clash, conflict, confrontation, contention, difficulty, disaccord, discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissentience, dissidence, dissonance, faction, friction, inharmony, schism, strife, variance, war, warfare. See conflict
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