What is the difference between “difference between” and “difference in”?
GeneralClass 10CBSEAnswered 18 May 2026
Answer
Use “difference between” when comparing two or more complete things.
Use “difference in” when talking about a specific feature, quality, amount, or area.
Examples:
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What is the difference between coffee and tea?
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There is a difference in taste.
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There is a difference in price.
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The difference between the two plans is small.
A simple rule:
Between compares the things.
In points to the area where they differ.
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