make a difference
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/meɪk ə ˈdɪfərəns/
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To have an effect that matters.
Examples
She makes a difference by volunteering at the shelter every weekend.
Choosing to recycle helps make a difference for the environment.
His kind words made a difference when she was feeling down.
He didn't realize that his actions could make a difference in the team's morale.
Sometimes just listening can make a difference in a friend's day.
Similar words
be significant
have an impact
matter
count
Meanings
Examples
She makes a difference by volunteering at the shelter every weekend.
Even a small donation can make a difference in the lives of those in need.
His kind words made a difference when she was feeling down.
Choosing to recycle helps make a difference for the environment.
The new policy makes a difference in how quickly patients receive care.
Sometimes just listening can make a difference in a friend's day.
He didn't realize that his actions could make a difference in the team's morale.
Similar words
have an impact
matter
count
be significant
FAQ
What does make a difference mean?
make a difference means to have an effect that matters.
How is make a difference used in everyday language?
In everyday language make a difference is used to describe causing a noticeable or important change.
What are synonyms for make a difference?
Synonyms for make a difference include have an impact, matter, count, and be significant.
Does make a difference mean to have an impact?
Yes, make a difference means to have an impact.
When should I use make a difference?
Use make a difference when you want to say someone or something causes a noticeable or important change.
Is make a difference a neutral expression?
make a difference is a neutral register idiom.
What does it mean to make a difference in a situation?
To make a difference means to cause a noticeable or important change.
Can make a difference be replaced by "count"?
You can replace make a difference with count.
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