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Know The Difference is not just another word comparison tool. We leverage the power of Google's Gemini AI to provide you with comprehensive, academic-level linguistic analysis that goes far beyond simple definitions.

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Everything you need to know about Know The Difference

Yes, Know The Difference is completely free to use! We use the free tier of Google's Gemini API, so you can analyze as many words as you like without any cost or registration.
Our analysis is powered by Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash model, which provides academic-level linguistic analysis. The AI provides detailed comparisons based on semantic meaning, usage context, etymology, and more. However, always cross-reference with traditional dictionaries for critical applications.
The interface is in English, but you can compare words from various languages. Gemini can analyze words and phrases in English and many other languages, though the most detailed analysis is available for English terms.
Absolutely! You can compare single words, multi-word phrases, idiomatic expressions, or any text up to 100 characters per item. The AI will analyze them holistically to provide meaningful comparisons.
Most analyses complete in 2-5 seconds. The time depends on factors like your internet connection, the complexity of the words, and current API load. We have a 30-second timeout to ensure you don't wait too long.
No, your data is not permanently saved on our servers. Data is only sent to Google's Gemini API for analysis and is not stored or shared with third parties. Results are displayed only in your browser.