differences
English meaning: Differences
Definition
The quality of being different.
Example
“You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference.”
Another example: “Despite their political differences, the two leaders shook hands warmly.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'difference', a neutral noun for ways in which things are unlike, and for disagreements ('settle their differences'). Also a mathematical result of subtraction. Very common in comparison, conflict resolution, and science.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'differentia' (diversity, difference), from 'differre' (to set apart, differ), from 'dis-' (apart) plus 'ferre' (to carry); entered English via Old French in the 14th century.
Synonyms
- distinctions
- disparities
- variations
- contrasts
- dissimilarities
Antonyms / Opposites
- similarities
- resemblances
Related Words
- lows
- humid
- morphology
- sexes
- pronunciation
- similarities
- vocabulary
- severely
- warm
- cold
Common Collocations
- key differences
- cultural differences
- settle differences
- subtle differences
- differences between
- irreconcilable differences
Word Forms
differ (v); difference (n); differences (pl); different (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
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- Indo-European
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