differences between A and B
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Meaning · English
Distinct characteristics or aspects that distinguish two things
Literally: variations or distinctions separating two entities
Register: neutral
Examples
The researcher studied the differences between men and women
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “differences between A and B” mean?
Distinct characteristics or aspects that distinguish two things Literally: variations or distinctions separating two entities
Is “differences between A and B” formal or informal?
differences between A and B is generally neutral.