difference
difference
the way in which things are not the same
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difference with Russian translation
difference usage examples
В чём разница между этими двумя сумками?
What is the difference between these two bags?
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difference synonyms
What's the difference between difference / difference of opinion / distinction / discrepancy / variation / contrast
the basic word for how two or more things are not the same
There is a big difference between these two pictures.
Между этими двумя картинками есть большая разница.
They had a difference of opinion about the best solution.
У них были разногласия во мнениях о лучшем решении.
a clear way that one thing is different from another, often in a more formal or precise way
The main distinction between the two policies is cost.
Основное различие между двумя политиками — это стоимость.
a difference between two things that should match or agree
There is a discrepancy between the two reports.
Между двумя отчётами есть несоответствие.
There is some variation in prices from store to store.
Цены немного отличаются от магазина к магазину.
The contrast between light and dark is clear.
Контраст между светлым и тёмным очевиден.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce difference and what this word means
difference translation: разница. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce difference
/ˈdɪfrəns/
difference translation
разница
difference examples
I can see the difference now.
difference transcription
/ˈdɪfrəns/, /ˈdɪfərəns/
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difference meaning: what does it mean?
the way in which things are not the same
difference pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
difference is pronounced as /ˈdɪfrəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
difference definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I can see the difference now. Translation: Теперь я вижу разницу.
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