اختلاف
A lack of similarity between people or things. It can also refer to a disagreement in opinion.
Examples
3 of 5الاختلاف في الرأي لا يفسد للود قضية.
Difference of opinion does not ruin a friendship (proverb).
نلاحظ اختلافاً في درجات الحرارة.
We notice a difference in temperatures.
يجب احترام الاختلاف بين الناس.
Differences between people must be respected.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Ikh-tilaf' as 'Each is different'.
Quick Quiz
يوجد ___ واضح بين نتائج العام الماضي وهذا العام.
Correct!
The correct answer is: اختلاف
Examples
الاختلاف في الرأي لا يفسد للود قضية.
everydayDifference of opinion does not ruin a friendship (proverb).
نلاحظ اختلافاً في درجات الحرارة.
academicWe notice a difference in temperatures.
يجب احترام الاختلاف بين الناس.
formalDifferences between people must be respected.
ما هو الاختلاف بين هذين المنتجين؟
businessWhat is the difference between these two products?
عندنا اختلاف بسيط في وجهات النظر.
informalWe have a slight difference in viewpoints.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
على اختلاف أنواعها
of all different kinds
محل اختلاف
subject of disagreement
بكل اختلاف
with all differences
Often Confused With
Khilaf usually implies a conflict or dispute, while Ikhtilaf is a more neutral term for difference.
Usage Notes
Essential for 'Compare and Contrast' essays in IELTS Writing Task 2.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the verb 'اختلف' without the preposition 'عن' (from) or 'في' (in).
Memory Tip
Think of 'Ikh-tilaf' as 'Each is different'.
Word Origin
From the root kh-l-f (to come after or behind). Form VIII.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
يوجد ___ واضح بين نتائج العام الماضي وهذا العام.
Correct!
The correct answer is: اختلاف
Related Vocabulary
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تفاعل
B1The reciprocal action or influence between two or more people, groups, or substances. In social contexts, it refers to communication and engagement.
استقرار
B1The state of being stable, steady, or not likely to change or move. It is used in political, economic, and emotional contexts.
تعدد
B1The state of being varied or having many of something. It often refers to diversity in cultures, languages, or options.
صراع
B1A serious disagreement or argument, or a prolonged struggle between opposing forces. It can be internal (within a person) or external (between groups/nations).
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