Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
explain-the-difference
phrase
ɪkˈspleɪn ðə ˈdɪfərəns
Definition
To clarify the distinctions between two or more items or concepts.
Examples
- Can you explain the difference between an adjective and an adverb?
- During the meeting, she took a moment to explain the difference between the two proposals.
- The teacher used a diagram to explain the difference between photosynthesis and respiration.
Meaning
To help someone understand how two or more things are not the same and outline the specifics that separate them.
Synonyms
- Clarify the distinctions
- Differentiate
- Elucidate
- Illustrate the differences
