difference

²difference

verb

differenceddifferenc·ing

Definition of DIFFERENCE

transitive verb

: differentiate, distinguish

Examples of DIFFERENCE

1. <people who cannot difference God's will from their own selfish desires and prejudices>

First Known Use of DIFFERENCE

1576

Related to DIFFERENCE

Synonyms: distinguish, differentiate, discern, discriminate, secern, separate

Antonyms: confuse, mistake, mix (up)

Related Words: contradistinguish; comprehend, grasp, know, understand; divide, part, sever; demarcate, mark (off), set off

Near Antonyms: confound, lump (together), mingle

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