DIFFERENCE

n. 1 distinction, dissimilarity, discrepancy, unlikeness, disagreement, inconsistency, diversity, variation, imbalance; inequality, dissimilitude, incongruity, contrast, contradistinction, contrariety Difference of opinion can be constructive in a business partnership Being colour-blind, he cannot tell the difference between red and green. 2 Often, differences. dispute, quarrel, argument, disagreement, dissension, conflict We were able to settle our differences amicably 3 change, alteration, metamorphosis, reformation, transformation, conversion, adjustment, modification Since her operation, the difference in Philippa is surprising 4 idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, characteristic, character, nature There are important differences between socialism and communism 5 rest, remainder, leftovers, balance After each had taken his share, the difference was 12, which we divided equally among the four of us