make a difference
idiom
1
: to cause a change : to be important in some way
Cost can make a difference in deciding on a college.
Your help made a big difference.
It may not matter to you, but it makes a world of difference to me.
2
: to do something that is important : to do something that helps people or makes the world a better place
She says that she got into politics because she wanted to make a difference.
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Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Eating smaller meals, not lying down soon after eating, and maintaining a healthy weight can also make a difference.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
This is where Conceivable is hoping to make a difference.
—Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjusting your settings and being cautious about sharing content can make a difference.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make a difference
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“Make a difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20difference. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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