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Write the following pairs of words in your own sentences to bring out the difference in their meanings:
Difference --- Deference
Write the following pairs of words in your own sentences to bring out the difference in their meanings:
Difference --- Deference
Difference --- Deference
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Understanding meanings helps avoid confusion in similar-sounding words.
Updated On: Nov 7, 2025
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"Difference" means a distinction between things, whereas "deference" refers to respect and submission to someone's opinion or wishes.
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