English Reference
Idiom idiom

differences between A and B


This phrase introduces the ways that two people or things are not the same.


SIMPLE

“Can you explain the differences between A and B?”

CONTEXTUAL

“The teacher asked the students to write a short essay describing the main differences between A and B.”

COMPLEX

“In his latest research paper, the scientist carefully analyzed the subtle but important differences between A and B to explain why the results varied so significantly.”

Last updated April 22, 2026