Collocation
make a difference
to have a real effect or impact; to matter in an outcome
Definition
'make a difference' is a common English collocation. to have a real effect or impact; to matter in an outcome
make + a difference
“Even small changes can make a difference over time.”
Examples
- Your encouragement can make a difference when someone is nervous.
- Wearing a helmet really makes a difference on busy roads.
- One extra hour of sleep made a difference to my mood today.
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- Does changing the settings make a difference to the sound quality?
- Her feedback made a difference in how the team approached the project.
- Regular practice will make a difference in your pronunciation.
- The new policy is supposed to make a difference for low-income families.
- He wondered whether donating a small amount could really make a difference.
- Better data made a difference, but it did not solve every problem overnight.