difference
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
The amount by which one thing is not the same as another, or the result of subtracting one number from another.
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Which word fits the gap? "There's a big _____ between wanting something and needing it."
Answer: difference
In your own words, what does "difference" mean?
The amount by which one thing is not the same as another, or the result of subtracting one number from another.
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