Meaning of make a difference | Babel Free
Definitions
- To carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance.
- To be of importance; to matter.
Equivalents
Čeština
záležet
Español
marcar una diferencia
עברית
שינה
हिन्दी
अंतर करना
Magyar
számít
Íslenska
muna
Nederlands
een verschil maken
Português
fazer uma diferença
Svenska
spela roll
Türkçe
fark etmek
Examples
“I was hoping that, by volunteering at this refuge, I could make a difference, however small.”
“I don't think it makes a difference whether you come tonight or not.”
“Increasingly, it does not make a difference—economically, at least—whether the husband or wife is the primary wage earner, or whether either or both of them work.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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