a world of difference



a world of difference

1. A stark contrast. There's a world of difference between high school classes and college classes.
2. A vast improvement. A fresh coat of paint has made a world of difference in that old house.
See also: difference, of, world

a world of difference

 
1. if there is a world of difference between two people or things, they are very different (usually + between ) There's a world of difference between seeing a film on video and seeing it in the cinema.
2. if something makes a world of difference, it improves something very much A little sympathy makes a world of difference to someone who's been badly treated.
See also: difference, of, world

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Zosimos-Ancient Greek
Dominicusdo-MEE-nee-kus (Dutch)Late Roman, Dutch
Adetokunbo-Western African, Yoruba
Elkan-Hebrew
Dong-Chinese
Delfina-Italian, Spanish