Phrase guide

world of difference

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A great or insurmountable difference.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • There's a world of difference between sushi and poké bowls.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A vast swath or expanse of land or water.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated, obsolete

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

First attested in the early 17th century.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: monde de différence — Translations
  • Polish: ogromna różnica — Translations