Cool MateMeaning of What's the difference
A phrase used to ask for distinctions between two items.
In simple words: What makes two things not the same?
What's the difference in a sentence
- Can you explain what's the difference between a cat and a dog?
- I'm confused about what's the difference in these two styles.
- What's the difference between an allergy and a cold?
How to use What's the difference
Use this phrase when you want to compare or contrast two items. It's suitable in both casual and formal contexts when seeking clarification.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Think of a scale balancing two objects; you're asking which side is heavier.
Related words
Collocations with What's the difference
- ask what's the difference
- see what's the difference
- understand what's the difference
Synonyms for What's the difference
- how are they different
- what distinguishes them
- what sets them apart
Opposites of What's the difference
- What's the similarity
- What's the same
- How are they alike
Common mistakes with What's the difference
- Using it when asking for a general opinion instead of difference.
- Confusing it with 'what is the same'.
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Frequently asked questions about What's the difference
What does What's the difference mean?
What makes two things not the same?
What is the definition of What's the difference?
A phrase used to ask for distinctions between two items.
How do you use What's the difference in a sentence?
Can you explain what's the difference between a cat and a dog?
Can you give another example of What's the difference?
I'm confused about what's the difference in these two styles.
What are synonyms for What's the difference?
Common alternatives include how are they different, what distinguishes them, what sets them apart.
What is the opposite of What's the difference?
Opposite meanings include What's the similarity, What's the same, How are they alike.
What words go with What's the difference?
It commonly pairs with ask what's the difference, see what's the difference, understand what's the difference.
What are common mistakes when using What's the difference?
Using it when asking for a general opinion instead of difference. Confusing it with 'what is the same'.
How do you pronounce What's the difference?
US: //wɑts ðə ˈdɪfərəns//, UK: //wɒts ðə ˈdɪfərəns//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use What's the difference?
Use this phrase when you want to compare or contrast two items. It's suitable in both casual and formal contexts when seeking clarification.