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That's the difference

🇬🇧 UK //ðæts ðə ˈdɪfərəns// 🇺🇸 US //ðæts ðə ˈdɪfərəns//

Meaning of That's the difference

It highlights how two items vary from each other.

In simple words: It shows how two things are not the same.

That's the difference in a sentence

• You think they're alike, but that's the difference.
• In quality, that's the difference between cheap and expensive.
• When comparing vehicles, that's the difference that matters.

How to use That's the difference

Used to contrast or explain differences. Appropriate in discussions, presentations, or when clarifying misunderstandings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a scale balancing two items—'that's the difference' tips one way or the other.

Related words

Collocations with That's the difference

• point out the difference
• highlight the difference
• see the difference

Synonyms for That's the difference

• that distinguishes
• this is not the same
• that sets apart

Opposites of That's the difference

• That's the similarity
• That's the same
• There's no difference

Common mistakes with That's the difference

• Using it in informal situations where a simpler phrase is better.
• Confusing it with 'that's a difference', which is less common.
• Saying 'this is the difference' instead of 'that's the difference'.

Frequently asked questions about That's the difference

What does That's the difference mean?

It shows how two things are not the same.

What is the definition of That's the difference?

It highlights how two items vary from each other.

How do you use That's the difference in a sentence?

You think they're alike, but that's the difference.

Can you give another example of That's the difference?

In quality, that's the difference between cheap and expensive.

What are synonyms for That's the difference?

Common alternatives include that distinguishes, this is not the same, that sets apart.

What is the opposite of That's the difference?

Opposite meanings include That's the similarity, That's the same, There's no difference.

What words go with That's the difference?

It commonly pairs with point out the difference, highlight the difference, see the difference.

What are common mistakes when using That's the difference?

Using it in informal situations where a simpler phrase is better. Confusing it with 'that's a difference', which is less common. Saying 'this is the difference' instead of 'that's the difference'.

How do you pronounce That's the difference?

US: //ðæts ðə ˈdɪfərəns//, UK: //ðæts ðə ˈdɪfərəns//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use That's the difference?

Used to contrast or explain differences. Appropriate in discussions, presentations, or when clarifying misunderstandings.