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split the difference

split the dif·fer·ence
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [split stressed th ee dif-er-uh ns, dif-ruh ns]
    • /splɪt stressed ði ˈdɪf ər əns, ˈdɪf rəns/
    • /splɪt ðə ˈdɪfrəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [split stressed th ee dif-er-uh ns, dif-ruh ns]
    • /splɪt stressed ði ˈdɪf ər əns, ˈdɪf rəns/

Definitions of split the difference words

  • noun split the difference the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity: There is a great difference between the two. 1
  • noun split the difference an instance or point of unlikeness or dissimilarity: What accounts for the differences in their behavior? 1
  • noun split the difference a significant change in or effect on a situation: His tact makes a difference in the way people accept his suggestions. 1
  • noun split the difference a distinguishing characteristic; distinctive quality, feature, etc.: The difference in the two products is quality. 1
  • noun split the difference the degree to which one person or thing differs from another. 1
  • noun split the difference the act of distinguishing; discrimination; distinction. 1
See all 21 definitions of split the difference

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Origin of split the difference

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin differentia, equivalent to different- carrying different ways (see different) + -ia -ia; see -ence

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Parts of speech for Split the difference

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Split the difference

split the difference popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% 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".

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Synonyms for split the difference

verb split the difference

  • compromise — A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of circumstances or because they are considering the wishes of other people.
  • give and take — the quality or state of being resilient; springiness.
All 2 Synonyms of split the difference

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