Make a difference in Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To have a significant or positive effect on a situation, person, or thing; to change something in a meaningful way.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in positive, motivational, or charitable contexts. Usually followed by 'in' plus an area or group, e.g., 'make a difference in the world.' Avoid using it for small, trivial changes. Often implies improvement.
Spanish: marcar la diferencia en - tener un impacto enPortuguese (BR): fazer a diferença emPortuguese (PT): fazer a diferença emChinese (Simplified): 在...产生影响 - 改变...Chinese (Traditional): 在...產生影響 - 改變...Hindi: में बदलाव लाना - में फर्क डालनाArabic: يُحْدِث فَرْقًا في - يُؤَثِّر فيBengali: পরিবর্তন আনা - প্রভাব ফেলাRussian: изменить ситуацию - повлиятьJapanese: 違いを生み出す - 影響を与えるVietnamese: tạo sự khác biệt - tạo ảnh hưởngKorean: 변화를 주다 - 영향(을) 끼치다Turkish: fark yaratmak - etki etmekUrdu: تبدیلی لانا - اثر ڈالناIndonesian: membuat perbedaan - membawa perubahan
Example Sentences
She wants to make a difference in her community.
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Doctors can make a difference in people's lives.
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Even a small act can make a difference in the world.
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You really made a difference in that kid's life by tutoring him.
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Our donation will make a difference in how many people get clean water.
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If you want to make a difference in this company, share your ideas.
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