make a difference

make a dif·fer·ence

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [meyk ey dif-er-uh ns, dif-ruh ns]
- /meɪk eɪ ˈdɪf ər əns, ˈdɪf rəns/
- /meɪk ə ˈdɪfrəns/

Definitions of make a difference words

verbal expression make a difference have a significant impact 1
noun make a difference to have an effect 0
noun make a difference to treat differently 0
noun make a difference to have an effect; matter 0
noun make a difference to change the outlook or situation 0
verb make a difference (Idiomatic) VI To carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

count — A Count is a European nobleman with the same rank as an English earl.
signify — to make known by signs, speech, or action.
involve — to include as a necessary circumstance, condition, or consequence; imply; entail: This job involves long hours and hard work.
imply — implies
affect — If something affects a person or thing, it influences them or causes them to change in some way.

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