Collocation
make a difference
Definition
to have a real effect or impact; to matter in an outcome
'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 actions can make a difference in your community.”
Examples
- Your support can _____ a difference to students who need help.
- One kind message really _____ a difference when someone is struggling.
- Volunteering every weekend _____ a difference in the local shelter.
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- The new safety rules _____ a big difference on the construction site.
- Cutting down on sugar has _____ a difference to my energy levels.
- Switching to LED bulbs can _____ a difference to your electricity bill.
- If we leave five minutes earlier, it will _____ a difference to whether we catch the train.
- The extra training hardly _____ a difference to overall performance.
- A single vote can still _____ a difference in a close election.