Simple meaning
What does Difference mean?
Difference is the result of subtraction.
Dictionary definition
Difference means the amount left after subtracting one number from another.
Example sentences
Difference in a sentence
easy
In math class, we learned what difference means.
medium
The worksheet used difference in directions so we could solve the problem correctly.
hard
Using difference precisely helped explain our reasoning without doing long calculations.
Synonyms
Words like Difference
subtraction resultRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
gapRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
change amountRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sumHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
totalHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Difference word family
Base word
difference
noun
difference
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What does difference mean?
Difference means difference is the result of subtraction.
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