Synonyms of differences

differences 1 of 2

noun

plural of difference

1

as in disputes

variance of opinion on a matter

we must try to settle our differences without fighting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disputes
• controversies
• disagreements
• disputations
• debates
• difficulties
• contestations
• dissensions
• contentions
• nonconcurrences
• firestorms
• conflictions
• conflicts
• clashes
• dissensuses
• dissonances
• arguments
• discords
• quarrels
• collisions
• struggles
• misunderstandings
• fights
• altercations
• divisions
• strifes
• disaccords
• divarications
• bickers
• combats
• kickups
• fallings-out
• set-tos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreements
• harmonies
• accords
• consensuses
• acceptances
• compliances
• unanimities
• concords
• peaces

2

as in changes

the act, process, or result of making different

it won't make any difference which one you choose

Synonyms & Similar Words

• changes
• alterations
• variations
• modifications
• shifts
• revisions
• adjustments
• fluctuations
• mutations
• transformations
• amendments
• reviews
• distortions
• reforms
• revises
• corrections
• oscillations
• deformations
• conversions
• displacements
• substitutions
• replacements
• rectifications
• modulations
• regulations
• tweaks
• transfigurations
• metamorphoses
• redesigns
• redos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fixations
• stabilizations

differences

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of difference

as in differentiates

to understand or point out the difference in

people who cannot difference God's will from their own selfish desires and prejudices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• differentiates
• distinguishes
• discerns
• discriminates
• separates
• secerns
• understands
• divides
• contradistinguishes
• knows
• parts
• sets off
• comprehends
• marks (off)
• demarcates
• severs
• grasps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mistakes
• confuses
• mixes (up)
• confounds
• lumps (together)
• mingles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of differences

Noun

Yet due to geography and time zone differences, local traders face a distinct natural disadvantage compared to their counterparts in New York, namely having to wake up three hours earlier. — CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

The two wives soon strike up a tentative friendship as Ye-ji expresses interest in telling Ho-seok’s story — but the group dynamic grows increasingly complicated by their extreme class differences and subtly conflicting desires. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

The obvious differences between Allen/Williams and Stroud/Young should make any team pause before entering into a top-of-market deal with a mid-tier quarterback. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

There are some differences, however, that the usual audience probably could not discern. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

In a conversation with Pascal Morand, executive president of the Fédération de la Mode et de la Haute Couture, Amiri marveled at the differences between the two cities. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Studies do suggest there are differences between the sleep of people who sleeptalk and those who don’t. — Michael R. Nadorff, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Some differences between the 2004 plan for downtown and the 2026 plan for Crown Center jump out, including the number of projects and improvements listed. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026

There are more similarities than differences in Norvell’s and Lashlee’s schemes. — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026