What is the difference between “make a difference” and “make the difference”?
GeneralClass 10CBSEAnswered 18 May 2026
Answer
Make a difference means to have an effect.
Make the difference means to be the deciding factor between success and failure, or between two outcomes.
Examples:
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Drinking more water can make a difference to your health.
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One good example can make the difference between a confusing answer and a clear answer.
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His experience made the difference in the final result.
Use “make a difference” for general impact.
Use “make the difference” when something is the Important.
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