CEFR B2+ · Phrases

make a difference

/meɪk ə ˈdɪfrəns/ Headword: make 📚 Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To make a difference means to have a significant effect or impact on a situation or person, often in a positive way.

Synonyms

have an impact be influential change things matter

Antonyms

be inconsequential have no effect be irrelevant

Translations

make a difference in your language

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عربي

أن تحدث فرقاً يعني أن يكون لديك تأثير كبير على موقف أو شخص، غالباً بطريقة إيجابية.

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اردو

فرق ڈالنا کا مطلب ہے کسی صورتحال یا شخص پر نمایاں اثر ڈالنا۔

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हिंदी

फर्क डालना का मतलब है किसी स्थिति या व्यक्ति पर महत्वपूर्ण प्रभाव डालना।

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中文

“make a difference” 意味着对某事或某人产生显著的、通常是积极的影响。

Easy Explanation

It means to change something. Your actions can have a big effect. You can help improve things.

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Memory TipRemember 'difference' means change, so 'make a difference' means to cause a change.

Contextual Examples

Volunteering at the local shelter can really make a difference (have an impact) in the lives of many animals.

Even a small donation can make a difference (help a lot) to support important research.

She hopes her new project will make a difference (change things) for students in need of extra help.

Pronunciation & Context